tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post7890582500972702761..comments2024-01-05T05:22:18.728-05:00Comments on A Country Girl's Ramblings: A Truthfully Truthful Homeschool DayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983747923969997503noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-20889847796003497572011-09-25T10:16:43.362-04:002011-09-25T10:16:43.362-04:00It is really very brave and kind of you Jenn... Go...It is really very brave and kind of you Jenn... God Bless you and all your children! What a wonderful mom and lovely children, quite a sweetest bundle you guys are! I'd pray for your number 6 struggle, let us know when you guys overcome it, we can praise the Lord together for His wonderful ways!Rosy Caesarhttp://rosycaesar.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-72221322782102597022011-09-20T10:21:17.979-04:002011-09-20T10:21:17.979-04:00Your honesty is beautiful! My good friend's hu...Your honesty is beautiful! My good friend's husband has severe dyslexia and he is very successful in his career and supports his wife and child very well. <br /><br />Each day brings a new trial; that I know! I have one "normal" learner and one son that has bipolar disorder, ADD and some learning issues. You bet I've mumbled under my breath, "Why can't you just be more SarahinSChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14888176404538507924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-23516745931720109192011-09-19T23:47:17.700-04:002011-09-19T23:47:17.700-04:00Jenn, this picture takes my breath away. She is SO...Jenn, this picture takes my breath away. She is SO beautiful, and you captured something so lovely in her face, in her expression. She truly is God's gift to you, and He could not have picked a more perfect mother for her. Love you, my friend!Jackie https://www.blogger.com/profile/06689420082726915164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-36713472508449249502011-09-17T14:47:32.601-04:002011-09-17T14:47:32.601-04:00Oh Jenn! I understand this in my own way. I have...Oh Jenn! I understand this in my own way. I have watched you fight and fight hard. You have shown me the beauty of homeschooling and how it allows us to take the time to wrestle through the concepts our kids are struggling with. <br /><br />You have given me the courage to homeschool so that we can work in an environment and pace that works well for Lucas. Thanks for paving the way, sweet Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18398650125200338008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-54889729588542008922011-09-16T17:59:16.745-04:002011-09-16T17:59:16.745-04:00Love the honesty in your post. I think God wants ...Love the honesty in your post. I think God wants us to question things and sometimes him when we got thru difficulties. It helps us to rely and appreciate him. I'm sure some people were thinking "what's the big deal over the number 6". Especially when there are so many things troubling otheres. I think this was just a day you needed to rely on our Lord. Thanks for sharing Happy Little Trees Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14561708290175779301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-52526282486765052802011-09-16T17:52:22.414-04:002011-09-16T17:52:22.414-04:00Jenn~ I had to come back and read this again.
Do y...Jenn~ I had to come back and read this again.<br />Do you ever do that? Go back and read what someone wrote...I also wanted to see what others had to say.<br />Such sweetness.<br />Made me teary.<br />I have a letter in my head for you.<br />A response to our chat.<br />But, not enough time to type it.<br />Hopefully tonight. <br /><br />Thinking of all of the mothers who may read this and may be~Kristin~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07414904472345377597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-14951876893877238382011-09-15T11:42:55.923-04:002011-09-15T11:42:55.923-04:00Beautiful post. Your children are blessed to have...Beautiful post. Your children are blessed to have you for a mommy and for a teacher.jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547226679311827501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-65714108134994628782011-09-15T11:19:55.387-04:002011-09-15T11:19:55.387-04:00That was beautiful. I struggle with teaching my k...That was beautiful. I struggle with teaching my kids at home. I get frustrated way too easily. Thank you for the reminder to be patient, to take it one day at a time, and to not give up. They'll 'get it' eventually. In my house it's the times tables.<br /><br />That photo of your daughter is just lovely.<br />~FringeGirlthe domestic fringehttp://www.thedomesticfringe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-47211598462867685192011-09-15T01:32:23.862-04:002011-09-15T01:32:23.862-04:00What lucky children your children are to have am m...What lucky children your children are to have am mommy like you. A mommy that even though it's the hard route to choose to teach them herself. When it would have been easy to send them to school, she knew she wanted to do the best for them even through the hard parts. Love your photo of your little girl. Beautiful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494435848895502581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-48054754188368418562011-09-14T22:14:57.611-04:002011-09-14T22:14:57.611-04:00This was a wonderful post. I admire your honesty a...This was a wonderful post. I admire your honesty and your attitude. This was my first visit to your blog, but I'll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-70087875628466487942011-09-14T21:16:46.677-04:002011-09-14T21:16:46.677-04:00My precious friend! I will be praying for you as ...My precious friend! I will be praying for you as you travel this road with your precious, blue-eyed beauty. The LORD's plans and ways are best. HE has entrusted these children to your care, and HE will give you daily HIS grace for all HE calls you to! Yes, sometimes it is difficult, but it's ALWAYS rewarding!!! <br /><br />Sending you (((hugs))) my friend!<br />Love,<br />Camille<br Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-41430939488969114672011-09-14T19:57:15.021-04:002011-09-14T19:57:15.021-04:00God chose you because He knew you were the exact m...God chose you because He knew you were the exact mama your girl needs. I appreciate your honest heart here. I took a moment to pray for you :)Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567398445753025662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-30714221672063071292011-09-14T19:05:24.600-04:002011-09-14T19:05:24.600-04:00Thank you to each and every one of you who encoura...Thank you to each and every one of you who encouraged me! Wish I could give each of you a hug! :)<br /><br />And Kristin...You know my heart on this and, wow...another connection made with you my friend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983747923969997503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-15538562022333741202011-09-14T18:52:46.233-04:002011-09-14T18:52:46.233-04:00I love the honesty of this post. While my children...I love the honesty of this post. While my children learn things very quickly when they want to, it is the getting them to want to part that can make me climb the walls at times. My son is highly distractable. I'm learning that with him, the better late than early concept is what works with him. You are so right! Each child is a master piece and we need to treat them as such.Cheesemakin' Mammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654726238107266586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-31811955412777374842011-09-14T18:42:05.119-04:002011-09-14T18:42:05.119-04:00Dearest Jenn~
As a mother of a child with Dyslexia...Dearest Jenn~<br />As a mother of a child with Dyslexia....I know this feeling. I know this issue. I know this feeling of crashing and burning....and then pulling myself up again.<br />I have this child, who struggles, daily. And these last few weeks...oh the heartache of it. I worry about the future, his future. And then I see another little boy, here, who is so much like the other. The one who ~Kristin~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07414904472345377597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-4747525822266784812011-09-14T17:33:43.953-04:002011-09-14T17:33:43.953-04:00Just keep taking those deep breaths and know that ...Just keep taking those deep breaths and know that God is walking right along with you.Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857633931690620336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-68831977284453780102011-09-14T16:10:55.366-04:002011-09-14T16:10:55.366-04:00Sometimes its tough for me to remember not to plow...Sometimes its tough for me to remember not to plow over "my students" while I'm trying to teach them something. Teaching these basics, these foundations of letters and numbers is challenging!<br /><br />And as you already know so well, God gave you those children and He's equipping you to teach them in just the way they need.<br /><br />Glad you posted a real honest look into I'm Cassie...https://www.blogger.com/profile/03640222228288456790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-76221712092430252562011-09-14T11:22:00.368-04:002011-09-14T11:22:00.368-04:00Boy, can I relate to this right now. I may not hom...Boy, can I relate to this right now. I may not homeschool, but I know what it's like to work so hard at home to help your child "get" something they just can't seem to grasp. <br /><br />I'm sure it was the stress of everything going on around here lately, but yesterday while helping Lexie with a project, I just lost it. I was aggravated with her teacher, aggravated with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-7708803968337968392011-09-14T06:55:59.862-04:002011-09-14T06:55:59.862-04:00don't have much time to write, but I can't...don't have much time to write, but I can't tell you how timely this post is.<br />very very very timely.<br /><br />and just what I needed.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310718367078901030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-71035349148640688872011-09-13T23:17:15.063-04:002011-09-13T23:17:15.063-04:00A beautiful post Jenn, Love that you are so transp...A beautiful post Jenn, Love that you are so transparent :) You have my prayers, and I know...tomorrow will be a better day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619159895112075443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-31560133745982669432011-09-13T23:15:18.327-04:002011-09-13T23:15:18.327-04:00I know those feelings and those days quite well. I...I know those feelings and those days quite well. I appreciate the honesty of your post, and the hope.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788049430924198651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-6978918736292828072011-09-13T22:41:30.088-04:002011-09-13T22:41:30.088-04:00Hang in there, mama. ((hugs))
I was thinking jus...Hang in there, mama. ((hugs))<br /><br />I was thinking just today (once again) how hard this mothering thing is - as in like, I can't do this, anymore - and you know what?, we ALL have our places and moments of "not getting it" and yet, oh how patient HE is!Bevy @ Treasured Up and Ponderedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821971923515558110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870638222388023938.post-3130172085962537822011-09-13T21:59:28.487-04:002011-09-13T21:59:28.487-04:00Beautiful post. Love your honesty and openness. A ...Beautiful post. Love your honesty and openness. A good friend of ours had that also and well he is a engineer and makes $75K a year. It can be conquered with the Lord. *hugs*Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356646350944128657noreply@blogger.com