BikeBookBread Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Hi everyone, I have certainly missed you all. The past year has been...a challenge to say the least. Well, it actually really started with DH's infected ankle, even though that seems like a lifetime ago now. Last fall, I was cruising along HSing DD8 and I was hit with kidney stones, FIVE of them... Around Christmas, DD8 started showing some odd, and then frightening behaviors. Long story short, she has been diagnosed with serious mental illness. It became impossible to continue schooling, and her psychiatrist told us that we had to discontinue schooling and focus 100% of our attention on healing our girl. DH got PCS orders around the same time (of course) and we arrived in our new location just yesterday...right smack dab in the middle of the country. We hope to return to HSing at some point, but for this year, we will be putting her into a school that has a special needs program. I need a rest. I am exhausted...totally and completely mentally, physically and emotionally spent. I need to take time to recover, too. DD6 will be entering first grade, and will be attending public. So that is where I have been. I hope to hang around a bit more in the next months, if only for emotional support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Stephanie - it is so nice to see you but it hurts my heart to hear of all the struggles you've had. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susann Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Oh,Stephanie, what a difficult year!! Sending lots of :grouphug: your way. Focus on getting everyone settled and healthy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug: That sounds like a rough year. Hoping the next one is smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Stephanie - it is so nice to see you but it hurts my heart to hear of all the struggles you've had. :grouphug: :iagree: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iona Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug: I am sorry about all that you've been through. I hope everything gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I hope things work out...nice to see you here again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I wondered where you were. I am sorry to hear things haven't been going so well. :grouphug: I hope this next year is better for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Thanks for the update. Sorry it's been so rough. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I wondered where you were too. I am so sorry for the struggles! Big :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Thoughts and prayers for rest and healing for your family.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:I hope life is kinder to you and your family!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: It's good to see you here. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug: Sorry it has been a rough year. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 What a year! Nice to see you back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug: It is so hard to watch your child struggle isn't it? Hang in there. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug: :grouphug: Oh honey, you've been through the wringer! I'm so sorry to hear of everything you and your family are going through. I hope things get better for you soon. I'm so glad that you checked in! It's good to see you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 No words, really. Just :grouphug::grouphug:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I'm sorry things have been hard for you. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly1730 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug: I'm so sorry for your struggles but welcome back. I'm sure you will get much support here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 What a time you've been through! :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Thank you so much EVERYONE. I wasn't sure you would even remember me. Oh who am I kidding? You have the best memories in the universe. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I was just thinking of you this past wknd. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I'm glad you are safely back but I'm sorry it has been such a rough ride!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Oh, my! Sorry for all the troubles. Glad to see you back. You've been missed. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: and lots of prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Thanks for the update. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: I was just wondering about you the other day and checked your profile page to see when you were here last. :) I'm so sorry for all that you have been through! You KNOW you can stick around, homeschooling or not! Praying for you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Aw, I am sorry that you all have been through so much. Sometimes it is all we can do to keep swimming. :grouphug: BTW, the kids and I will be back in OKC on Saturday, if you want to do lunch or something. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Thank you so much EVERYONE. I wasn't sure you would even remember me. Oh who am I kidding? You have the best memories in the universe. :grouphug: Surely you jest!!!! not remember you? I drive past your former home on FHR at least 6 times a day and there is no sign of anyone there -- so knowing that you all had gone on to your next duty station, you have been in my thoughts.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Glad you are back and :grouphug:. I was wondering how you were doing as well. Sorry about such a tough year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: I hope this next year gets much, much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Have been thinking of you. Glad you are back, but so, so sorry about how things have been! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Thanks for the update. Sorry your last year was so hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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