Mama Down!

I didn't publish an episode last week. In this episode, I explain why. 

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Welcome to Homeschool Horizons! I’m Yvette, your host. You may or may not have noticed that last week I did not publish an episode. That was supposed to be episode 8 where I was going to talk about another resource that I used when my boys were little that was not accepted by my charter.  I almost didn’t publish one this week either, but I felt bad not at least letting you know what’s happened. So last Friday, which if you celebrate Easter, you know it was Good Friday, I had unexpected emergency surgery where I had my gallbladder taken out! They told me that the recovery period would be two weeks. The first couple of days after surgery were rough! I’m on week two and it has still been difficult. I do not feel like myself. My recovery is moving at a snail’s pace. I am mostly either laying down, sitting, or walking very slowly. I can’t strain to lift or open anything because I was told not to do that. Not that I am too interested in doing any of that anyway because I’m super sore and exhausted. But even though I just had surgery, I still have been homeschooling. 

Isn’t it crazy how many of us moms continue to homeschool even when we are out of commission due to illness or surgery. I just can’t let my sons play video games and watch tv all day. I know many of you understand.  Plus, we’re nearing the end of the school year and they are so close to finishing their workbooks and end of year assignments. For example, my 7th grader has been researching and writing a paper on a figure that he chose from the Enlightenment Period. He will be presenting it in front of myself, his brother, and my husband. It’s a big deal for him and I. It’s the first presentation he has ever given.  We have been working together on this project for the past 3 months. I even ordered a podium for his presentation. I am very excited about it. I am also so proud of him because he didn’t want to do this project at all when I first presented it to him. But now, even though he still super nervous, it’s time to give his presentation and he has even given me several hugs over the past two weeks, thanking me for helping him!  This has filled my heart with so much love and made me feel like I am doing some things right. Also, I can’t wait for this project to be over! I know many of you understand!

 God willing next week I will feel better enough to give you episode 9. Please know that my heart is to continue publishing episodes weekly, but what this set back has reminded me of is that even with our best intentions, sometimes we can’t do things that we had planned or even promised. All we can do is our best. And right now, this is the best that I can do. Thank you so much for listening and I look forward to being able to talk to you again next week.  Have a wonderful week!