To Quit or Not

Sis has spent the last two years in an amazing Christian organization called American Heritage Girls.  This time introduced her to new friends, new knowledge, new social experiences, and new interests.  She is blessed to spent time getting to know a few girls who have become great friends.  One girl and her family in particular became a homeschooling family we enjoy meeting at the park often.  Learning about geology and creation in this group setting allowed her to not only expand her insight but also to work with others on projects and experiments.  Social gatherings like "lock-ins," skate nights, rock climbing, and late overs provided experiences with other girls that only young girls can enjoy.  Above all, her world was open to new interest such as sewing and horseback riding.  Now she is feeling pressed for time.  Her desires to spend more time with the horses and working on her sewing creations is forcing her to think about moving on from AHG---essentially quitting.  

So often parents do not allow their children to make the decision to leave an activity once the commitment has been made and completed for the term.  They encourage their child to press on and continue.  I trust Sis knows her heart and how she desires for fill her time.  I won't guilt her over her decision to leave but will have open and honest conversations on why and future expectations she has for herself.  When we support our children in the small decisions they build the confidence in themselves to make bigger decisions praying and trusting in their God given path.