tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post8485773450071224399..comments2024-03-11T11:13:12.066-05:00Comments on Homeschool and Etc.: Happy New Year!Happy Elf Mom (Christine)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-41692985894432135682011-07-26T19:47:06.238-05:002011-07-26T19:47:06.238-05:00Bored and perusing old posts.
You are my hero.
L...Bored and perusing old posts.<br /><br />You are my hero.<br /><br />Love you.Blondeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827536147609261504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-86933998152096308802010-07-20T23:59:09.103-05:002010-07-20T23:59:09.103-05:00WOW!
I'm standing up applauding you with tears...WOW!<br />I'm standing up applauding you with tears literally streaming down my face.<br />I am raising 3 children with autism myself and I sadly could relate to SO much of that post.<br />And I too am a Christian and find that comments like "God will never give you more than you can handle" not only scripturally incorrect and out of context but hurtful, dismissive and useless.<br />I always retort with : The bible *actually* says God will not allow you to be "tempted" beyond what you can handle and even then - he provides a way out.<br />If He never gave us more than we could handle, we would have no need for him and wouldn't turn to him in crises.<br />Your testimony is inspiring and your honesty has touched me deeply.<br />Blessings Fi :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-56904696190699176552010-01-04T13:04:39.613-06:002010-01-04T13:04:39.613-06:00We had a very bad New Year at our house too. Not l...We had a very bad New Year at our house too. Not like yours, exactly... well... more similar than I would like to admit.<br /><br />Yeah. Ugh.<br /><br />In other news, Brittany was up all last night throwing up... and I'm afeared I'm getting the bug too.<br /><br />Good times.<br /><br />May we have the grace we need to continue to live the lives we have.<br /><br /> ~LukeLuke Holzmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799632321310461828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-25429615654591499602010-01-04T12:24:44.684-06:002010-01-04T12:24:44.684-06:00I am sorry. We rang in the New Year in similar way...I am sorry. We rang in the New Year in similar ways... only the police were here twice. Marissa will be going to court for an alcohol and tobacco ticket.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-43041955683880573592010-01-03T18:02:15.524-06:002010-01-03T18:02:15.524-06:00This may sound stupid and trivial, but thank you f...This may sound stupid and trivial, but thank you for this post. I learned from it.<br /><br />I admire your strength.Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586139365230028783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-90647944122414909572010-01-03T09:51:23.558-06:002010-01-03T09:51:23.558-06:00Mrs. C,
I read this twice and my heart is just bre...Mrs. C,<br />I read this twice and my heart is just breaking for you. You are such a wonderful mom and I am so sorry that your family is going through this. I don't have any answers but I do want to send you a huge cyberhug. ((((Mrs. C))))<br />I pray for you every day. The unconditional love, patience, and forgiveness you show your children is such an awesome testimony to the world. I wish I lived closer so I could offer some real help. <br />I will keep praying! Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.<br />BronwynBronwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909059332216476074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-81754545452685362822010-01-03T00:36:58.338-06:002010-01-03T00:36:58.338-06:00What can I say to help? NOTHING. Just you know.....What can I say to help? NOTHING. Just you know.. I think you are the MOST FANTASTIC MUM in the whole wide world, you love all your kids and care for them the very best you can.<br />Your 'young person' will continue to test you in every way he can.. you can be sure of that... hormones coming into play as well as his other 'issues' will test you even more.<br />I hope that you can get help in some form EVENTUALLY to help you cope with him , and help him to grow into a caring, loving son.<br />Being able to rant and rave on your blog is GOOD for you... helps to get the feelings out. KEEP IT UP.Chris Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599144462630400401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-8674563347578460362010-01-02T11:15:59.364-06:002010-01-02T11:15:59.364-06:00I want to thank you for posting this. I can relate...I want to thank you for posting this. I can relate to so much of what you said. I am not to the teen years yet, but I am sad to say I think our teen years will sound about the same.<br /><br />My four year old has some issues (SPD and likely bi-polar) that contribute to behaviors that are extreme for his age. I am just posting to say thanks and you are not alone.<br /><br />When everyone in my RL world is judging me too harshly, I come to the web for supportive communication. I have a few places where I can find the support I need. <br /> God bless you.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778090607630878955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-17267895881561693012010-01-02T04:40:46.869-06:002010-01-02T04:40:46.869-06:00Oh honey. I have no idea what to say because nothi...Oh honey. I have no idea what to say because nothing I say can make it better or easier for you. <br /><br />But I hear you. And I'm here, reading still.Veronica Foalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05519401661788911341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-502427189337056702010-01-01T20:07:39.645-06:002010-01-01T20:07:39.645-06:00That umm . . . was supposed to be "take care ...That umm . . . was supposed to be "take care . . ." Please do take care of yourself.Mary O. Paddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04097124493453341534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-2097404520070732332010-01-01T19:21:34.073-06:002010-01-01T19:21:34.073-06:00Sweetie, I'm so sorry. I haven't been a re...Sweetie, I'm so sorry. I haven't been a reader for very long, and I don't have anything to offer except a willingness to listen. <br /><br />You are not a jerk, and you love your children.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15218516934624514003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-46214624599227063772010-01-01T19:11:45.588-06:002010-01-01T19:11:45.588-06:00I really, really liked what Nikki said.
Teenager...I really, really liked what Nikki said. <br /><br />Teenagers under ordinary circumstances, are challenging, difficult creatures. They are capable of saying and doing horrible things (My oldest told me off a few months ago in terms that very nearly earned him a one way ticket out of the house. And he faces none of the challenges your sons or even my own second borne face. Fortunately, his father spelled out his precarious situation very clearly and he's been a different kid since). <br /><br />But you are in an extraordinary situation. Adolescence unleashed, in extreme, as it were. He is out of control, testosterone in orbit, and probably knows it and probably has no idea how to stop himself in the middle of these melt downs. He needs a neutral corner and so do you and so does the rest of the family. <br /><br />I sure wish I could help with this some how. Prayer seems inadequate, but that's what I can give you from here. I can reassure you that you and the rest of the family have a right to feel safe and loved under your own roof and whatever solution you arrive at to attain that will have my support.<br /><br />Take Christine.Mary O. Paddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04097124493453341534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-20604482269401872062010-01-01T16:37:15.613-06:002010-01-01T16:37:15.613-06:00May I add:
You are not a bitch
You are not a jerk...May I add:<br /><br />You are not a bitch<br />You are not a jerk<br />You love your son<br />You are not mean to your son<br />You do not need to shut up<br />He has no right to destroy the house because he thinks you are being awful<br />You do not need to go away<br />You are not fat<br />You are loved<br />You are more than liked, you are not a bitch.<br />People DO want you around<br />I am glad you are still here.<br /><br />I wish I lived closer.Nikki aka Widdle Shamrockhttp://widdleshamrock.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-73381660932191609272010-01-01T16:32:27.165-06:002010-01-01T16:32:27.165-06:00Hugs, Christine, I just popped an email off to you...Hugs, Christine, I just popped an email off to you asking how you were and now I know.<br /><br />I can relate to some of what you have written and I am not being flippant when I say I feel for you. It seems a lonely and empty path we travel on sometimes. <br /><br />You know what our answer is, one that while it brought relief, also brought a whole new set of pain. The other one was medication and for us it worked. I just think I would have jumped off the nearest bridge if it hadn't.Nikki aka Widdle Shamrockhttp://widdleshamrock.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-57292808959235643072010-01-01T13:27:08.207-06:002010-01-01T13:27:08.207-06:00I know you know I do get this; all of it: the mout...I know you know I do get this; all of it: the mouth, the violence, the other kids living in fear. It was a relief when he left & all that stopped & we could learn about *normal* as a family.<br /><br />In my eyes you are beautiful & brave & wise because you are continuing to love through all this; imperfectly but still...& we only get one chance at trying to make a difference. I pray that your strength & courage do not falter even if it gets a little wonky sometimes & send some cyber hugs because I can't give you real ones. ♥♥♥Ganeidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176246964466185315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-300622551810271682010-01-01T12:53:33.829-06:002010-01-01T12:53:33.829-06:00Thanks for posting this. It is encouraging, belie...Thanks for posting this. It is encouraging, believe it or not, to know other people go through this too. My eldest is officially bipolar, dx at age 5 but I'm not sure that's accurate. I guess it's as good a dx as any. We have these moments.<br /><br />People don't understand why I let him climb a tree when all the other kids are learning to toss a football (homeschool coop). People don't understand why he gets his own room while the three brothers have to share (uh, they don't WANT to share with him!).<br /><br />Anyway, I totally get you. And the mouth - the MOUTH! Sometimes I wish for that magic power from the Twilight Zone movie - remember when he disappeared his sister's mouth? Oh, that's not a very motherly thought, is it.<br /><br />Mother Teresa's book No Greater Love helped me a lot. "The success of love is in the loving<br />- it is not in the result of loving.<br />Of course it is natural in love to want the best for the other person,<br />but whether it turns out that way or not<br />does not determine the value<br />of what we have done"Milehimama @ Mama Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755353355022539817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-88412522476665073232010-01-01T11:41:22.073-06:002010-01-01T11:41:22.073-06:00Please don't delete. People need to be able to...Please don't delete. People need to be able to read this. Our family is fortunate that we were able to find a med that works for my son. My oldest daughter, however, we are still working on. <br /><br />I have a lawyer/professor type too.In the world, not of ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12184332791756966542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-73382336901385016412010-01-01T11:20:20.854-06:002010-01-01T11:20:20.854-06:00The only a mean, fat, bitch around is whatever sic...The only a mean, fat, bitch around is whatever sickness is behind that kind of hateful anger. I have that kind of fella in my family, and, well, I get the "all this." I don't need to imagine that kind of temper because I've seen it. It is scary and insane and friends think I'm guilty of serious embellishing when I try to describe it. <br /><br />I guess sisters secretly enjoy drama around the holidays, too.<br /><br />I don't have any explanations or answers, but I'll keep you and your family in my prayers :)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07773816461928672279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-48825429702249230342010-01-01T08:45:23.969-06:002010-01-01T08:45:23.969-06:00Nothing I can say will make it better, I can't...Nothing I can say will make it better, I can't pretend to understand. But know that you have an ear - shoulder in me. HUGS !!!Working Throughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772908707653521198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-74834734154378769912010-01-01T03:55:38.092-06:002010-01-01T03:55:38.092-06:00I read the whole post twice and I don't know ...I read the whole post twice and I don't know that anything I could ever say would make you feel any better. I can give you a cyber hug though. When I talk to my friend who works with autistic children I talk about you, as my friend in a America, I often talk with her about stuff that you have written. I hope writing this out got all the words out of your head and made your heart a little bit lighter. xoxfrogpondsrockhttp://frogpondsrock.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-16462019116767761242010-01-01T02:49:19.624-06:002010-01-01T02:49:19.624-06:00I love you too Christine! I think of you all the t...I love you too Christine! I think of you all the time and pray for you constantly--every time I think of you. I wish I had words or actions that could make it all instantly better for you and the family. Your faith, determination, perseverance, and kindness amaze me. My prayer for you tonight is that you will only listen to truth that you find in God and in Scripture--you are loved. You are valued. You are doing the hardest job of any on the earth--and I, for one--think you are doing excellently at it. You are being lifted up sister! Praying that there is a miracle for you (or 10 or 20) in 2010.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-40184652750256652282009-12-31T22:46:26.209-06:002009-12-31T22:46:26.209-06:00I love you, Christine. Your honesty and pain are ...I love you, Christine. Your honesty and pain are hard to read, I will admit. I have no explanations, no comforting words. But I do love you and will continue to pray for you and your family, especially for your safety.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11073494749323285769noreply@blogger.com