Much of who we are is defined by our relationships, so that is where I will start.
As a Christian, I am first and foremost a daughter of my Heavenly Father. My life goal is to live in the love, peace, grace, and joy of this!
I am the wife of Thad. I am the mother of Mary, Julia, Rachel, Joanna, Lydia, Andrew, Micah, Naomi, Ben, and Melody. I am the mother-in-law of Ryan and Alex. I am the grandma (aka Savta) of Jacob and Isaac.
I am a friend to many and look forward to all of the stories each will tell in Heaven of how our lives intersected. I cherish the people whom God has placed in my life, and pray that I will be able to love them well.
More specifically, I have also been home schooling my children, with our first official kindergarten year in 1992. We also have children in public school. I am also the author of a few books on home schooling, and an active blogger. I occasionally do a little public speaking, but I limit these opportunities so I can focus on my own family more.
I have observed many facets of the home schooling community for over 20 years now. Unfortunately, I see how often legalism and rigid authority structures have damaged families and churches. I seek to live by God's amazing grace, finding strength both in my identity in Jesus as a beloved saint and in being filled with the Holy Spirit. I pray this for you as well, and this is a lot of what I write about.
If you have any questions or concerns, please send me an e-mail at virginiaknowles@gmail.com.
Blessings,
Virginia Knowles
