What happens when a career-driven professional with a love for measurable achievements and quiet office space suddenly transitions to homeschooling four children? After years of planning, Caitlin found herself making this dramatic life change in just six days when her husband landed a new position. Now, one year into her journey, she's opening up about the beautiful and brutal realities that no one warned her about.

The stark contrast between professional and home life hit immediately. At work, Caitlin could close an office door, complete projects with tangible results, and receive affirmation for jobs well done. At home, she discovered the endless cycle of dishes, the impossibility of bathroom privacy, and the challenge of teaching multiple grade levels while managing a curious toddler who puts shoes in the refrigerator.

Most profound has been the spiritual transformation. While career obstacles could often be solved through self-reliance, homeschooling has driven Caitlin to her knees in prayer, sometimes literally asking God to help her through the next hour. Scripture verses like John 3:30 ("He must increase, but I must decrease") and Galatians 6:9 ("Let us not grow weary of doing good") have become daily lifelines rather than Sunday platitudes.

This raw conversation strips away Instagram-perfect homeschooling illusions while still affirming the profound worth of the journey. As Caitlin candidly shares, "Any bad day at home is better than a good day at work." For parents considering homeschooling or those already in the trenches, this episode offers both validation for the struggles and encouragement for the path ahead. When children see not just our successes but how we handle our failures, we provide them with something far more valuable than a perfect homeschool day—we show them authentic faith in action.

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From Career to Home: A Mother's Transition