Lori D. Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Tonight we graduated our younger DS. After 12 years, our homeschooling journey with our DSs is finished. I am so blessed and privileged to have been able to be a part of their lives in such a special way! :) Congratulations to all who are graduating seniors in these next few weeks! Warmest regards, Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick_Mom Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations! This must be a bittersweet moment for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 :party:Lori, congratulations to you and your son. You both have put in a lot of hard work over the years and deserve a big round of applause. Great job, Mom! I hope you will still spend some time on the board. Your help with literature has been invaluable to me over the last couple of years. You have helped to smooth out some fairly bumpy spots in our homeschooling road. With :grouphug:, gratitude, admiration, and wishing you all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigid in NC Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 :thumbup: Wonderful! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Well done! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice in NJ Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Great Job, Lori!!! Great Job!!! :party: Peace, Janice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 :party::party::party::party: Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congrats to your son! I applaud you Lori for generously sharing of your time and talents on this board. What lies ahead for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawneinfl Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations on a job well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 :thumbup::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Wow! Lori, that is wonderful, truly wonderful. Isn't it amazing? I remember how I felt when my older one graduated. He was my peacewalker and as I delivered him to his summer college program, just as we finished the last assignment in the car on the way lol - so typical for us, we pulled over at the Delorme (sp?) map store. It has a giant, several stories high globe. We stood gazing at it for half an hour while it turned and he pointed out all the places he had been and all the places he wanted to visit and told me what interesting snippets of history or geography occured to him as places appeared. It was such a fitting finish... I hope you have had an equally wonderful ending moment, a time when you can say, "Yes. My son's high school education is finished. Now it is time for him to move on to other, larger things. We did a good job. He is ready." I want to thank you for all you have contributed here and say please don't go away; we need you. You have a way of gathering information and then presenting it to the hive sorted into a useful form. That is so helpful for the rest of us. You have touched many people's lives. I think I can speak for the hive and say we are truly grateful. Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 :party::hurray::cheers2: Way to go. I hope you'll still check in here occasionally. I've found your posts really helpful and encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Togo Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Yes, Lori. Congratulations, and like others on the board, I hope you check in on occasion. Your posts have often given me encouragement and inspiration. 1togo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I'm getting a bit misty. Lori, you're "graduating", too! Congrats to you both! Like all the other posters, I'm sending my heartfelt thanks for all the mentoring and the wonderful, in depth, informative posts--thank you for giving of yourself! Like the other poster, I'm wondering what's next on your agenda. Many blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Hedgehog Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations, Lori! And just as the previous posters have requested, *please* visit the forum to share advice and wisdom as often as you can. We really, really appreciate you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations!!!!!! :hurray::party::hurray: And I hope that you will do more than just check in here and there! :001_huh: Might be selfish of me, but I learn so much from your posts and couldn't imagine you not being here. :001_smile: :grouphug:s and prayers for you in this time of transition. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinL in Canada Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations to you and your son, Lori. My third son is graduating this year too; only one to go : ) Do you have any new plans for yourself now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations to you both!! You have amazing boys....job well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations I, like many others, hope you stick around here. I have many of your wonderful posts printed out. I am graduating son #3 this year. 3 down, 3 to go. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations and :grouphug: . On to your next chapter :) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations, Lori! I join the ranks that hope that you will still stay around to help those of us who are still in the trenches. I so appreciate your words of wisdom. They have helped me a great deal in educating my children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 You are all so kind to celebrate with me! I so appreciate and value your love, encouragement and friendship! Plans... First: we're going to Disneyland! DS wanted a family senior trip, so we'll be doing that shortly. Then over the summer, I'll need to go through 12 years of homeschooling and sort/save/toss/organize... :ack2: Starting in the fall: I am planning to teach 2 classes at our homeschool group's co-op this coming year, and I'll be leading a few informational sessions again for our homeschool group (helping parents with high school, and a career exploration session for homeschool teens). And more long-range: I hope to start putting together some curriculum to try and publish -- as always I have way more ideas than time, BUT... at the top of the idea list are some high school Lit. guides, a film course, and then some K-8 science that I've been toying with for awhile... And of course I'll need to be here frequently for social -- I mean research purposes ;) ... so, you can't get rid of me from this Board THAT easily! :tongue_smilie: BEST of luck to ALL those who are graduating students this year! Warmest regards, Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 <<you can't get rid of me from this Board THAT easily! :tongue_smilie:>> :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Wow! Lori, that is wonderful, truly wonderful. Isn't it amazing? I remember how I felt when my older one graduated. He was my peacewalker and as I delivered him to his summer college program, just as we finished the last assignment in the car on the way lol - so typical for us, we pulled over at the Delorme (sp?) map store. It has a giant, several stories high globe. We stood gazing at it for half an hour while it turned and he pointed out all the places he had been and all the places he wanted to visit and told me what interesting snippets of history or geography occured to him as places appeared. It was such a fitting finish... I hope you have had an equally wonderful ending moment, a time when you can say, "Yes. My son's high school education is finished. Now it is time for him to move on to other, larger things. We did a good job. He is ready." I want to thank you for all you have contributed here and say please don't go away; we need you. You have a way of gathering information and then presenting it to the hive sorted into a useful form. That is so helpful for the rest of us. You have touched many people's lives. I think I can speak for the hive and say we are truly grateful. Nan Awesome story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Congratulations, Lori, to you and your son! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Congratulation to you both! I'm glad you'll still be here for those of us still taking the journey. On another note, a science program? :drool5: I still have four in K-8 science, you are desperately needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 congratulations!!! :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Awesome! Congratulations! (As an aside, you've always been an inspiration to me.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Yay! Congratulations to all of you. I feel like you've been a part of our homeschool journey over the years with all your encouragement and advice. And best wishes for the new "career" :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Congratulations to you and your son Lori! One journey over, another begun for both of us, dd and I finished her studies a few weeks ago! I'm "graduated" too after 17 years of homeschooling. Ds (also homeschooled) graduated from college last month as well. Dd's official graduation is in the planning and her and ds want one party to celebrate the one time we have two graduates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinTea Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) This is late in getting to you, but CONGRATULATIONS to you and your son. You have been so encouraging to me on this board. I am glad there is a good search engine here so that I can always pull up your old posts. It's funny, I only found THIS thread when I was doing a search for Lori D. (I wanted to reread your posts about American Literature). :-) BTW, we used Conceptual Physics this year and that book is way cool. So much better than Apologia for us. Anyway, hope to see you back here soon! Edited May 20, 2012 by LatinTea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Congratulations :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 :party:Great job! :001_smile: Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Congratulations, Lori! And just as the previous posters have requested, *please* visit the forum to share advice and wisdom as often as you can. We really, really appreciate you! Or, just write a book with all your extraordinary advice and counsel. I'd buy it! At full price, even. LOL Congrats to you and yours. Well done, Mom; well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQmom Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Congratulations, Lori. I just have to thank you too for all your wonderful posts. I'm so glad to hear you will not be leaving us! I always get excited when you reply to a post I've posted or one I'm interested in. The info always seems to be exactly what I need. By the way, you helped me to choose our lit program this year--we went with Windows to the World per your recommendation, and we've had a great year. I have lists and lists of books laying around that came from you as well. :001_smile::001_smile::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Congrats!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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