Persistence

Anyone knows fishing takes persistence!  While I have attempted to fish many many times, I just can't get into it.  Currently, there are 2 anglers in my home.  My husband and my son.  Since moving to Idaho, both have seriously taken up fly fishing, which is an entirely new level of persistence.  Bubba took up fly-tying this winter to spur his love of fishing on through the down time.  Creating and tying an original fly to catch this beautiful brown trout proved to be extremely rewarding.

 Homeschooling is all about persistence as well.  As moms, we spend our days living and learning with our children.  You must bring stamina, tenacity, and just plain grit to your daily life.  Whether you choose to implement the "perfect" curriculum at the time, support passions and talents, and/or play along side your children, you will encounter disagreeable attitudes, cranky outburst, and push back to your choices.  Many times these reactions aren't even from your kids.  You must persevere because that moment when your child hugs you, thanks you for the time you spent helping them, and/or shares the best part of their day was the book you read with them is so extremely rewarding.  If we aren't persistent, we will miss these moments.  I don't want to miss a single one.  What about you?