mudboots Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Yes! I'm new to this board and new to the community where I live. We've been here six months, and I haven't connected with any homeschoolers in the area. I found someone who said she lived in our city, and she emailed me a list of resources and offered to introduce me to a couple people! :) :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 When I first posted (to the old board) Rhea helped me with questions I had about using a virtual school....she specifically found out how MY state runs it from a friend of hers who works for K12. That was so encouraging to me back when I was so new to hs'ling. I've asked questions over the years about various cities I was going to be visiting and received soooo much info that has helped so much. One time I asked if anyone was familiar with the Houston area because I was trying to track down my long lost sister and I wanted to know what the neighborhood was like where she lived....I had this irrational fear that I would find my sister living in a crack house or something :glare:. Several posters answered me in pms and assured me she lived in a nice neighborhood. Shortly thereafter I re-connected with my sister--she loves that story of me thinking she might live in a crack house. This board really is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Oh, yes. I have received hand me down clothes, brand new clothes, curriculum, the list goes on. I have been so extremely blessed by so many people I've never even met IRL. I will never forget when another boardie sent me a letter and a hundred dollar bill floated out when I opened it. We were going through such a hard time, and I will never forget that, or any of the kindness shown to my family. I am sad that many of my online friends are no longer here on this forum anymore. But I still love those of you that are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Last summer, after my leukemia diagnosis, the Raleigh area boardies got together at a restaurant, but I was still too weak to go. They took up a collection and sent me flowers. :001_smile: Someone sent me a copy of The Latin Centered Curriculum for free. I received many prayers and words of encouragement after my diagnosis last summer and after my sister died in 2005. Edited February 24, 2012 by LizzyBee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Oh, yes. I count this board and the boardies as a blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Yes, I have. A couple summers ago a super nice lady on here sent me the books Lark Rise to Candleford and the sequel - both beautifully illustrated and hardbound. She refused to let me pay for them OR for the shipping. So generous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 This is such an enjoyable thread!!! :iagree: I have enjoyed reading all the stories! Makes me :D. Also makes me jealous no one is near enough to me to hang out with! (I think. Not really sure. lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I have been sent books, given advice, and recently pencil pusher sent her husband to help move a VERY heavy copier for me. I couldn't have done it without him! Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Yes, I've been incredibly blessed. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertechmom Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I've had two or three send me cds or out of print answer keys. i am so thankful as the one cd was an expensive item I could have never purchased and the answer keys are in use still today. This board really tries to help however they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Yes!! A few years ago I asked for help photoshopping a picture. It was of my grandma with "Santa" and we wanted to use that photo for her Christmas card. There was another family member in the background that we wanted to take out. Crissy offered to help me. I had no idea at the time she offered that I was actually getting the help of a professional. She did a beautiful job and that picture was a hit with everyone who received it for Christmas. That happened to be my beautiful grandma's last Christmas. I am still so thankful for that act of kindness from Crissy! Thank you again, Crissy!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Yes. When my son who can't even support himself had a dd some people here on the board gave me baby items and clothes for my gdd. Also when the city where he lived got hit by a major tornado someone drove around trying to find him for me. I have also tried to help others whenever I can. I have sent boxes full of curriculum, clothes and toys to people who needed them and contributed to group help for certain causes. Some people have made themselves available to help me through times of trouble and I have tried to do the same when I can. This board is one of the best support groups I have ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I've been given so much advice, support, prayers...I credit those prayers and that support for keeping my son alive during this hard time. I couldn't have homeschooled without the great advice of boardies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 :iagree: I have enjoyed reading all the stories! Makes me :D. Also makes me jealous no one is near enough to me to hang out with! (I think. Not really sure. lol) Where in NC are you? Send me a pm - maybe I'm nearby! Yes, I have. Nakia took my son's wedding pictures for a song. :001_smile: She is a sweetheart. There have been many other acts of kindness shown to me by people on this board. There are so many dear people on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Yes. My IRL friend here has blessed me with her friendship and in so many other ways. I can't imagine life w/o her. I've also been blessed by the words and prayers of others here - esp when my cousin and her baby passed away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Yes! True kindness, love, support, concern, and advice at some of my darkest moments. It's a beautiful thing to know that there are so many people to pray and walk with me through tough times. I've never started a please pray for me thread (I don't think), but when I see them and the love expressed, I get a very... reassuring feeling that you all are here for me if I need it. :001_wub: The world doesn't feel quite so lonely. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Where in NC are you? Send me a pm - maybe I'm nearby! Yes, I have. Nakia took my son's wedding pictures for a song. :001_smile: She is a sweetheart. There have been many other acts of kindness shown to me by people on this board. There are so many dear people on here. Pm'd you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I have been sent free curriculum and other things out of the blue, and I am ever so grateful for that and intend to pass it forward every time I can. But there's a board member here who took my kids in and homeschooled them for a week when I was at the darkest point in my life. THAT is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in MN Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I have been, just this past Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I think I want to add that I've received a lot of wonderful support here -- not just physical acts. I have several people to thank for helping me out of the elementary years curriculum fiasco and helping me see what would be best for my son. I've received loads of help for the middle years. I'm too scared to hit the high school boards yet, but that's because I'm in denial (lalalalalala) over my son's too-fast growing up. And then... amidst the crap that is my life, I've received notes out of the blue that were pure decency and honest concern. That meant a lot, and will always mean a lot to me. You people know who you are. ;) So thank you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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