tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772806596813432837.post5270501405931071136..comments2023-05-04T03:06:25.121-07:00Comments on IN THE GARDEN: pondering things...Tera Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076220436921989470noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772806596813432837.post-26513832179772693022009-02-11T09:30:00.000-08:002009-02-11T09:30:00.000-08:00This is exquisite writing. And I am in awe of you...This is exquisite writing. And I am in awe of your dedication to your son. <BR/><BR/>I worked with young adults with developmental disabilities for many years, and did more than my share of "therapeutic interventions". I always hated it. Sure, many times it was for the protection of others, but it always felt like too much medicine for the individual's pain. <BR/><BR/>You are in my thoughts . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772806596813432837.post-31313663045819587482009-02-07T12:21:00.000-08:002009-02-07T12:21:00.000-08:00I think it IS truly amazing what you can find out ...I think it IS truly amazing what you can find out in 5 minutes! So many times when I have been worried about what I'm doing or if I'm going to mess up with my children, I've been reminded that just the fact that I'm worrying is a sign that I'll do fine. My sister is toying with the idea of homeschooling also. It is a tough decision for some, understandably. I am not sure I could do it - well, I think I COULD do it, but I'm not sure I would WANT to do it because we might kill each other...However, you know your son best and you know what he needs and how he learns and so in some ways, that makes YOU the most qualified. <BR/>I have a very good friend that homeschools. She is actually a single mother of 3, and she teaches at a co-op, and she has just begun to gain income by writing her own curriculum for writing and teaching online writing classes. Anyway, I was amazed at her kids and how socially adept they are. She doesn't just sit them down at a desk and do work stuff. She does that, but she also uses outside activities as part of their school. They go places and do educational things, one is in cooking classes, one is in a lego league, they go to nature centers and dig in the dirt and take pictures and stuff...and her kids are 15, 11, and 8. She started all of this with her oldest when he was pre-school aged. <BR/>Sorry to blabber for so long! This post just caught my heart a little...and it's just obvious that you are a great mom. Hope you feel it!KariBryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17569456393417911543noreply@blogger.com