Posted Sept 21, 2023

Several times a week I have a powerful dream. I lay awake thinking about what God is trying to tell me as the sky starts to brighten.

Last night’s dream had me sitting with a High School teacher and about a dozen juniors and seniors. We were sitting on the ground discussing test scores – ACT, SAT, Grade point averages, Class ranking, etc.

I told the students “none of these matter”! Some were angry, some were dismayed, some were relieved. The teacher who had administered these tests and figured all the grade point averages looked at me in disbelief.

As I laid there in the dark an hour ago, I realized that God wants me to address the parents of kids who are in public schools. Many of you have sensed I am an advocate for homeschooling. But my involvement in “the system” was intense. After a year of general studies at KSU, I studied Architecture for 3 years, Industrial Arts Education for 2 years and was a graduate assistant teaching “design”. I then taught at Medina HS for 4 years.

Although most teachers love their students, they are working in a system that has other, often hidden, agendas. It is based on a flawed idea that, at it’s core, hasn’t changed in 150 years.

I’m not sure what God wants me to say yet, but He said have a special day for kids who are in “the system”. So I am announcing a day for you – October 8th. This Sunday event will include a discussion at 2pm about how to be the best parent for whatever age kids you have.

I understand that many can’t homeschool. This is not bashing, this is about encouragement. This is not about religion or any hidden agenda. Join me and lots of other parents as we polish our skills on the greatest of challenges – raising kids to be successful and happy adults!

Medina County has their yearly Fall Foliage Tour
on Oct. 14 & 15 from Noon – 5
This year's tour is southern Medina County – all around us.
Tour map can be found at: www.medinacountyparks.com
Stop by for a visit and a break –
Free Admission to Discovery Park both days!

That’s what good play is all about.

No directions, nobody telling you that
“you can’t do it that way”.

It’s pure discovery!