Letting Our Voices Be Heard...

I'm sure you'd agree that one of the best things about homeschooling is that we are able to give our children the opportunity to experience life. We don't simply tell them about the election process, we give them the opportunity to be involved in it. We discuss our freedoms and responsibilities as American citizens and give them safe outlets to make an impact.

Prior to today, we've discussed many of the current issues with our sons. We've discussed the beliefs held by the candidates, and in their own childlike ways, our boys have a pretty clear understanding of what is at stake during this election.

With that said, Election Day is an exciting day at our house! As is our tradition, our family joined several homeschooling friends out at the busy intersections of our city. We held signs in support of our chosen candidates. The kids enthusiastically jumped up and down and cheered! We waved to supporters...and we received a few jeers. But we respectfully and eagerly made our voices heard.

I've been pondering today's events this afternoon, praying that God will use this experience to further develop leadership skills in our boys. I'm praying that He will use experiences such as today to build in them depth of character and a conviction to stand up for what they believe.