10: Special Medical Needs of Her Children Led Diana Klee to Homeschooling

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Welcome!  Today’s homeschooling mom is Diana Klee, who has been married for 23 years.  Diana has two children who have passed on to heaven,  two who have finished homeschooling and has three at home now.  Her children range in age from 7-21; she teaches two high school aged boys and her second-grade daughter.  Diana’s children have unique medical needs, which are challenging.  Diana lives by the motto, “Life is hard, but LOVE is bigger than hard.”

It was unique asthma/airway difficulties of her children that prompted the decision to homeschool early on, and a miscarriage that prompted Diana to deeper faith and assurance of heaven.

Diana talks about her experiences in the following areas:

• Diana’s schedule varies from day to day and week to week.  The children’s medical needs demand flexibility.
• When things are going well, Diana prefers to begin the school day with prayers and reading aloud.  Later in the morning and afternoon, the children do more independent work.
• Diana likes to stick to a year-round school schedule when possible but is always open to breaks when the kids need them.
• The multiple surgeries, appointments, and home health care duties have taught her to trust God in all things, believing He has truly called her to this position.
• Her foremost desire is to teach her children how to “live” their faith and be part of the solution to the mess of current culture.
• For self-care, Diana likes to knit, walk, bike, do adorations and prayers, and eat dark chocolate!

Listen in as Diana discusses extra-curricular activities, family devotions, and books she’s currently reading.  Diana’s two tips for homeschooling moms are: Don’t lose focus on your marriage and Find joy in homeschooling.  Read Diana’s blog at www.scenesofthisandthat.wordpress.com.  Join us for more!