It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to write one of these updates. Life didn’t stop. I just stopped documenting it. And in these past couple of years, so much has happened. The days kept moving, the seasons changed, and in the middle of it all, our family kept growing, learning, and evolving. Roman made a big decision. One that we fully supported. He chose to step away from the public education system and complete his schooling at home. It wasn’t a decision we made for him, but one we made with him. We’ve always believed our kids should be stakeholders in their own lives, learning how to make decisions now that will shape who they become later. And he truly rose to the challenge. While completing his coursework, Roman also poured himself into building his lawn care business. Through that experience, he didn’t just “finish school”—he learned something deeper. He learned that success comes from hard work, dedication, responsibility, and drive. Those are lessons that no institution can ...
