Thankfulness

On Friday 20 six and seven year olds were shot while they were at school. It is such a tragic event but one that our country is seeing happen more and more frequently. In the last couple days I have seen posts on Facebook of people who have pulled their kids out of school, and others who are crying as they drop their kids off at school today. I am thankful for our lifestyle each and every day but today really just brings out how thankful I am. I am so thankful that a few years ago we had a major lifestyle change. While we are never sure where a tragic event may happen, I am thankful that we changed our lifestyle. Most of the shootings lately have been in malls, schools, and theaters. While you never know where a bad event may happen, I feel safer knowing that we just don't frequent places such as these. I am so thankful that I have a loving and supportive husband who understands my need to homeschool and supports every aspect of that. I am thankful for each and every moment I have with my children whether good or bad. I am thankful for being able to control my children's environment and to know who they are with and what they are subjected to. I am thankful that my children can pray and talk about God in their school. I am thankful that my children are free to be who they are and not be forced to sit at a desk. I am thankful that my children have friends of all ages and have the opportunity to communicate with people of all ages, not just peers their own age. I am thankful for all the flexibility that homeschooling offers.