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The Last First Day of Homeschooling

Monday, August 25, 2025
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Today is our first day of the homeschool year.

Our last homeschool year. 



The last first day of homeschooling. 

Where did the time go? 

The saying is so true.

The days are long, but the years are short. 

Those of you who have been here from the beginning (2005) have now seen the entire process play out. Unwanted childlessness to baby to homeschool senior.

I thought I would share some of Caroline’s senior pictures to mark the day (with her permission). Enjoy!

Category: Our Family Life | Relaxed Homeschooling

About Sallie Borrink

Sallie Schaaf Borrink is a wife, mother, homebody, and autodidact. She’s a published author, former teacher, and former campus ministry staff member. Sallie owns a home-based graphic design and web design business with her husband (DavidandSallie.com).

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  1. Deb

    Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 8:47 am

    Congratulations to you both! And thank you Caroline for letting us see you! A lovely person to go with a lovely name. I have four grown children and three graduated from our home school. Have a great year you all!

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  2. Pam

    Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 11:30 am

    Such a beautiful young lady! Truly a bittersweet year, isn’t it?

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  3. Peggy

    Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 11:40 am

    God has blessed you!!

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  4. Merrilyn MCelderry

    Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:57 pm

    Congratulations Caroline!! You are a beautiful young lady for sure ! I have loved seeing your lessons and books and home thanks to your amazing mother. God will surely guide your path to your next steps. It is an exciting time to pause, reflect and rejoice. Much love from us in Northfield, Minnesota.. please take more pictures as you progress and share your unfolding grace . Hmmmm wonder what you will choose to do..such excitement and awe in all of it. Love from Merrilyn Mc Elderry and family .. thank you for sharing your life with us. x We appreciate you so much .

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  5. Ticia

    Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 12:21 pm

    It’s so weird to reach that milestone. Congratulations.

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