Elinor Everywhere Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: My heart goes out to all of you when I read your stories. I pray and hope that things change SOON, and I'm so sorry for all the angst, fear, worry, and loss of hope that some of you experience. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 You know....sometimes it's nice just to know that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thank you. That was nice to hear tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thank you. It was good to hear that tonight . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I keep reading the stories and was wondering if there might be some way for any of us with curriculum we are not using to donate it. I have a pile of things someone might be able to use and would love to give it to someone who could get some use out of it rather than having it sitting around in bins in my basement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma2Luke Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 That is incredibly thoughtful.... THANK you!!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupOCoffee Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thank you for those kind words. I didn't post in that other thread, because really my story is much the same as everyone else's. Anyway, it's nice to know there are ppl out there praying for ppl like my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thank you. :grouphug: Some days are harder than others. You had good timing tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: So sweet of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 I keep reading the stories and was wondering if there might be some way for any of us with curriculum we are not using to donate it. I have a pile of things someone might be able to use and would love to give it to someone who could get some use out of it rather than having it sitting around in bins in my basement. I love this idea! I have lots of stuff hanging around the house, and I would love to donate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I keep reading the stories and was wondering if there might be some way for any of us with curriculum we are not using to donate it. I have a pile of things someone might be able to use and would love to give it to someone who could get some use out of it rather than having it sitting around in bins in my basement. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I keep reading the stories and was wondering if there might be some way for any of us with curriculum we are not using to donate it. I have a pile of things someone might be able to use and would love to give it to someone who could get some use out of it rather than having it sitting around in bins in my basement. Bingo. While I haven't been home educating long enough to have piles, I do have one large pile with random worktexts, teacher's manuals, and textbooks that I would like to donate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thank you. :grouphug: My heart has been heavy today over finances. I really appreciate your kinds words. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I keep reading the stories and was wondering if there might be some way for any of us with curriculum we are not using to donate it. I have a pile of things someone might be able to use and would love to give it to someone who could get some use out of it rather than having it sitting around in bins in my basement. I love this idea! I have lots of stuff hanging around the house, and I would love to donate it. :iagree: Bingo. While I haven't been home educating long enough to have piles, I do have one large pile with random worktexts, teacher's manuals, and textbooks that I would like to donate. You can donate it: http://www.thebooksamaritan.com/p/how-to-help.html and its a legit place, many on here have received and donated things to/from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 That thread makes my heart ache. We've had a tough year, but we've had (much!) worse and that thread really makes me grateful that our cutbacks were not so brutal as many people are going through. I had stuff posted in the free thread, but I'll look into donating some stuff to the Book Samaritan. I've been trying to sell stuff for Christmas/bday money, but it's been very slow moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Big, big :grouphug: to the struggling Mommas out there. I struggled financially for the first 28 years of my life. Growing up, my family was on WIC, food stamps, and/or unemployment more times than I can count. We lived in low-income housing for quite a while. Dh and I have gone to the Commissary with $30, trying to buy food for our family of 5 for a week. We were on WIC for a while, despite doing everything "right". I get it. It's a craptastic place to be. Thankfully, through persistence, luck, and about 1,000,000 prayers, we are currently in a really good spot. We aren't looking at second homes or big fancy vacations, but all our needs are met and a lot of our wants (which are admittedly small). Since I have been there/done that, I really wish there was something I could do to help. I just know how so many of you feel, and it breaks my heart. I just want it put out there that if anyone needs anything at all, let me know. Really. Also, more :grouphug: and prayers for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 You can donate it:http://www.thebooksamaritan.com/p/how-to-help.html and its a legit place, many on here have received and donated things to/from them. Thank you so much for the information. I will be packaging up my books this weekend and sending them off. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 :grouphug: I have been struggling to stay out of despair since the child support stopped. With it, I was barely making it. Without it? Tanked. I have reviewed my situation with 2 people I love and trust, and I have take responsibility for my part. In terms of solutions, I can't do more/work harder. So, I am doing my best to think better thoughts and change my perspective on "it." I think I may go old school back when I had zero time in recovery from addiction/alcoholism and do a gratitude list every morning and night.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 How very kind of you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylady303 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I think I may go old school back when I had zero time in recovery from addiction/alcoholism and do a gratitude list every morning and night.:) That's what keeps me going. Doesn't make it better, doesn't always make me feel less whiny, but it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 You can donate it:http://www.thebooksamaritan.com/p/how-to-help.html and its a legit place, many on here have received and donated things to/from them. Thank you! And if any of you ladies need some upper-elementary history (real) books, let me know. Or some MCT books. Or science explorer-type (i.e., fun, interesting, fact-type books). Oh heck, just come over and raid my school room. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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