Happy Father's Day!

This was taken from Daily Focus by Alpha Omega Publications, I thought it was pretty good and wanted to share. To join click here:

http://www.aop.com/blogs/homeschool/index.php/2006/12/06/having-daily-devotions-just-got-easier/ 

Also, Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband and my Daddy, I love you both:

"Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Daddy!"

Thanks Dad


“My son, hear the instruction of thy father.” (Proverbs 1:8a)

Homeschooling moms have a tendency to think they are the “lone ranger” when it comes to teaching their children. Although many moms are the sole instructor in each subject a child learns, dads equally contribute to a family’s homeschooling success with their quiet and sometimes unnoticed acts of love and support. Father’s Day is a wonderful time to change that tendency and to recognize fathers for their important part in homeschooling for such things as:

 

• Providing the working capital to keep school from going in the red. Dad’s hard-earned income enables us to buy fun educational material and curriculum as well as go on endless field trips. 

• Being the substitute teacher who gives mom a breather. Reading bedtime stories and practicing spelling words for Friday’s test provides the extra support necessary to keep a 24/7 homeschooling mom from burning out. Even a simple physical education class of baseball or basketball helps make time for errands or personal R & R.

• Serving as the “principal of the school.” The truth is, no one’s child is perfect and sometimes extra discipline is needed when homeschooling. Disruptive and disrespectful attitudes can be curtailed by the firm and loving correction that only a father can provide.

• Providing practical know-how in carpentry, mechanics, plumbing and other daily-living skills. Children will love the money saved on future repair bills because their father taught them how to “fix” things on their own.

• Being the spiritual leader who guides the family into the most important truth they ever learn – God loves them and sent His Son, Jesus, to be their Savior.

What plans have you made to honor the homeschool dad in your house this Father’s Day? Don’t let your husband go unnoticed for all his acts of love and behind-the-scenes support. Show appreciation for all he does to make your homsechooling successful and thank him for the love he communicates to your family. “Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. (Exodus 20:12)