J-rap Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hi, After reading other posts on here, I’m afraid I may have joined this forum incorrectly. I just kind of jumped in at one point, and never introduced myself. It is the first forum I’ve been a part of. So...better late than never, I hope? Just a little about me. I’ve been homeschooling since my oldest (of five) was in 5th grade. From time to time, I would check out the WTM forums for homeschooling/curriculum ideas. A little over a year ago, I finally jumped in and began posting from time to time. That happened to coincide with when I was living at the neuro ICU wondering if my brilliant husband and closest friend in the world would survive his massive left hemisphere stroke. I needed something to distract me, and so I decided I would focus on the next homeschooling year. In a nutshell our lives have been turned upside-down. We have been all over the country to get the best rehab for my husband. He is learning how to walk, talk, read, write, and even think again. I’ve dragged my two youngest homeschoolers (now a junior and senior in high school!) everywhere we have needed to be for my husband to recover, and they’ve never complained. I try to take life one day at a time, and to count my many blessings (and there are many!). It is not always easy; I struggle almost daily. My Christian faith has sustained me through this. Sometimes...sometimes...I can see God’s hand in all of this. In all the strange (meaning different) places we’ve been to this past year, and during all the months that I was not able to talk with my best friend anymore -- because he could not talk back and could not always understand me -- I have come to the forum for cheerful distraction and a little companionship. And oh yes -- for homeschooling issues. :) So thank you forum, and sorry I didn’t do this sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 :grouphug: hi! I can't remember if I've ever done a proper intro either!:confused: I'm glad you're here. I've been a lurker mostly (I'm not sure that's what it's called..I read here a lot, but don't post a lot). I am homeschooling my last child (oldest 3 are grown and went to ps). Blessings to you and your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Welcome - and glad to read that your hubby is doing better! I imagine the realities of your life has certainly put a lot of things into perspective for both you and your kids. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Welcome! :grouphug: It seems that I've done the same as you though, lol! I guess I should do a formal post as well. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hi! Welcome to the boards! :seeya: Sounds like you've had some rough years....I hope that your husband is making good progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Nice to meet you all, and yes, my husband is making good progress. He is walking again, and learning to read again, and speaking words and some phrases now. It's not just a matter of learning how to talk again, it's actually re-connecting the brain, so it's a long process. It's coming along, though. He is getting his sense of humor back, which is great. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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