Did you know that nearly one million members of our military are parents?

This means that there are at least one million children in our country who face the uncertainty that comes with having a mom or dad away at war.  And there are countless men and women in our country today who face the challenges of single parenting combined with the worry of whether their loved one will make it home from active duty.

Combine that with those who find themselves transferred often and moving from place to place and it is clear that our military families are constantly sacrificing for our country.  Time, certainty, watching their children grow and learn, the arms of their husband or wife . . . these are just a few of the many things they sacrifice on a daily basis.

And during this holiday season I imagine the miles between them must seem impossible.

Many of these military families choose to homeschool their children.  For some, it is an opportunity to provide stability; for others it is a necessary reality; for still others it is a way to keep their family together.  But for all, homeschooling is a commitment that is both rewarding and tough.

This year, please consider supporting a military family with your love, your friendship, your time, and your heart. Their commitment to our freedom requires huge sacrifice.  Sacrifice that none of us who are not members of the military can possibly understand.  But we can thank them and we can demonstrate Christ’s love to them.

So please find ways to thank them during this holiday season.  A card, a care package, a night out for those left behind, friendships for the children, support, help with homeschooling, repairs around the house . . . imagine the encouragement your little acts of kindness will bring to our families who give so much.

If you are a Bridgeway Academy family and would like to reach out to one of our homeschooling families in the military, please contact us. We would love to help you support them.

Learn more about Bridgeway Academy’s homeschool scholarships for military families.

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