Overcoming Unexpected Challenge

Everyone experiences unexpected challenges at some point on the homeschooling journey.  Recent challenges around our home include:

• one extrovert/one introvert child---so on any given day one can't wait for activities with others and one just wants a day alone.
• Dryer stops heating just as sweaty football season begins
• Week long travel for husband pops up on the calendar 
• Friend reveals she is struggling in her marriage
• Volunteer work that throws the entire day for a loop with time changes and rescheduling

The key to unexpected challenges is how I over come them.  Prayer, breathing, and rhythm are essential for me as I struggle and deal.

• I pray daily to meet the needs of each family member through strength provided by Christ
• Breathing past the initial frustrating of a broken appliance, I find a solution in an outdoor clothesline
• Having a rhythm to our weeks makes unexpected travel an opportunity for a special treat or outing
• Prayerful support of others benefits everyone when a friend is hurting
• Return to our rhythm when a commitment turns it upside down and remember the experience when volunteering again

Challenges or routine, struggles or picture perfect days, breathe it in and love the life you are living.