The year is 2014, David and I are fresh from exchanging our wedding vows the previous year. With a twinkle in our eyes, we envision little feet running around, and our home filled with sweet chuckles, and cries, and dirty diapers! But not just yet, we are hard on the grind with our PhDs in Jeonju, South Korea. The hours are long and the journey arduous, and so no time, and family to assist. But as we go, thoughts of a family in the by and by come, and we do a bit of research on how best to raise one. And along with that, the birth of the homeschool idea to us.
In the process, we come across this promo video, on schooling. A voice inside me said, “I am going to homeschool my kids.” How I would do it or for how long, I didn’t know (who knows the future, right?). I sounded-out the idea to some people whose opinion I valued, looking for affirmation, then BOOM! I really got discouraged. Oh well, you live and learn. However, I was walking with David in this and the two of us were agreed, and that is what mattered the most.
Fast forward to 2020 and yes, you guessed right, Covid-19 happens! By then we had two little ones, the elder 4 years, and the younger, 2. Decisions on where and how to go about the schooling business had begun. Now I could talk about homeschooling without taking out a shield and helmet, hallelujah! Around the same time, we had invested in immigrating to Canada from Zimbabwe, where we were now based. School meant a commitment to buying uniforms and books, paying tuition and other fees. We were waiting for the response and we were wondering what if we get the response before the term ends or before she starts? That meant taking her out soon and losing our precious, hard-earned money.
And that is how the birth of the homeschool idea to us began. I am going to share how that has been, the ups and downs and the lessons we are still learning, so do come again for that.
This is beautiful, I can’t wait to hear what happened next. Homeschooling is good and you are doing a great job so far..
Thank you for the kind comment mummy!
I’m here for this! I’ve always wanted to know how you came to the decision and how you manage with 3 ever so gracefully. Looking forward to learning lots from your journey
xx
Jackie
It’s like a duck swimming, calm on the surface but underneath a lot happening lol!
This is amazing maiguru. May God abundantly bless you and Mukoma on this journey and super excited to learning from your experience
The work of building up patience in the saints is this one lool! I saw baWati busy with anaWadi on youtube. Really appreciate your support
I know homeschooling is typically you teaching your own kids but lets just be cousins in this instant. Do you want to take mine in as a boarder? 😀 Look forward to hearing how it’s going.!
Aah been ages Kata! You are my kazeni, bring the boy over lool!
Wow, I’m impressed, you are great pace setters for the future generation.
Thank you mum, the education system now really needs parents to be proactive in their kids’ learning.
I thought I had responded to this comment earlier mum. Thank you for the support, we will try all we can for your grandkids.
Keep on keeping on Chiedza, I’m sure you can do it. You’re one of the most intelligent people I have met in my life!
Thank you so much Mussy for your kind words! And support.
You’re doing so well mummy
We are trying mummy, it’s not an easy road. Thank you
Taking it one day at a time, mummy!
Well-done mummy, so proud of you. This is not for the faint hearted but it is God’s idea that we must do this.
Proud proud of u…
Thank you Derby, no truer words ever spoken, only God can give us strength
Well done Chichi.
Thanks Reich! Taking it one day at a time
You are an amazing mom and teacher. Your kids’ success is a reflection of you. Keep on doing a superb job.
And you make the load easier sis, spending most of their time at church with you! I appreciate all your love and effort
Weldone Chiedza, you make it sound easy. Proud of you. I can never doubt your capabilities.
It’s anything but hahahaha, it’s a challenge but it has sweet rewards.
well done. can’t wait to learn more.
Thanks Linda! Will nudge you for the next story.
Well done my sis, may Jehovah keep blessing you and all your effort….you inspire me so much unomboziva💞
Wow! I didn’t know that, sis. Thank you so much for the support.
Wonderful. Glory to God 🤝 🤝 🤝 🤝