sahm99 Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I posted some quite desperate threads in the past months...and after the warm and compassionate responses I received, I wanted to give you an update about how we were doing... We were dealing with overcoming a traumatic pregnancy...and then dh's cancer diagnosis... After some soul-searching I decided to do 6 months of "SL-boot-camp". I know that I have difficulty letting go of academics, even if circumstances suggest just that... With SL I have the academics (at least partly)...and also the so-needed snuggle-time...;) ...we are actually doing TRIPLE-speed in the Cores (p4/5 and Core 3)...which boils down to about three hours of read-aloud a day. The kids are thoroughly enjoying it, and I am happy about our intensive "American-history-summer" (we will be finishing Core 4 by September)... The two older kids are also doing math-drill (Bigmathtime, 100 problems a day) and a Saxon/Singapore-Combo daily. Dh's operation was 12 days ago. He is recovering nicely, and while the results were not as assuring as we had hoped, we are still optimistic for a full recovery...eventually. Unfortunately, dh is now also dealing with a very difficult professional situation. I would have so wished he could be spared... I hope things will lighten up for us soon, and I know they will...but sometimes, just sometimes, it feels like there is no strength left in me... I am ready to move into calmer waters... Btw, my friend's little girl, who was diagnosed with Downs' syndrome just after her birth, is doing very well. They had a rough start, with lots of feeding issues, but things are going great now...and I am the GODMOTHER:hurray:!!! Thank you again for all your support...I am looking forward to give some back:)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Sounds like you're handling everything in the best way you can. Glad you found a way to feel good about educating your children at the same time. Hope things go smoother for your husband (& you!). :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Thanks for the update. I hope things continue to improve for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Thank you for the update. I admire your strength and resolve. Praying that things continue to improve for you and your family.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 :grouphug: I'm glad that you have the bright spots in the midst of some continuing difficult situations. Praying that your dh's recovery will continue to go well. And that his work situation will improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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