We are all settling in nicely. Even the cats are enjoying themselves by the looks of it. They caught themselves a nice little mouse-- good kitties. Wish I could post pictures but the hard drive on the computer is full until John can find time to free up some space. I went and enrolled the kids down at the school district office including Alex. I know, I know, I was set to begin homeschooling him but after alot of consideration and the amount of Resource Specialist help, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy he needs, I worried about being able to meet his needs at this point. Besides, I just found out that the services would not be provided locally which would make juggling our family schedule nearly impossible. I figured that if the local school had room for him on the day that I went to enroll the children then I would go ahead and enroll him in 1/2 day kindergarten. Sure enough, they had room. And with it being only 1/2 day kindergarten he will still get extra time at home. I wasn't sure how to feel about the change of events-- sad, relieved, somewhat of a failure-- instead I am choosing to feel thankful that he will get all the help he needs while still being close by with his hours in school shortened. In a few months I am going to reconsider homeschooling him on my own without a charter so that I could continue to get him services through our local school rather than driving 50 miles twice a week each way. In the long run, this will be so much better for everyone-- two hours of driving twice a week while wondering what to do with Dennis, Jonathan, and Rachel while Alex meets with his teachers would have gotten old very fast.
Tonight we visited a new church! It has been a long time since we attended a Saturday night worship service.
P.S. Here is a music video made by one boy who was adopted by a family along with many other boys. What a story this boy has! Inspiring to say the least!
7 inspiring thoughts:
Glad to hear you are doing well! Sometimes life changes- it is ok :)
I think you made the best choice you could and I am so happy to hear you are getting settled in.
Allie
We send our special needs son to school too. I homeschool the other three. At the moment it is the best thing. He is in 3rd grade and gets OT, PT, speech, and special ed classes. Much more than I can give him.
Secondly he has teachers that are better able to teach him with all his special problems. Things that I just don't have the capacity to do.
Lastly, I have three teens. They need my attention just as much as he does. I couldn't do any of them justice with him home. He is very demanding and gets himself into situations that are not all that great without constant supervision.
All this to say don't feel guilty. God has put it in your heart what is best for Alex at this point in time. You may change your mind later or you may find it is a fabulous gift for Alex and you. Either way, trust that God will let you know!!!
Blessings,
Sue
Not a failure at all!!! You have to make the best choices for YOUR children and yourself! Sounds like things are going smoothly all in all. :)
Definitely not a failure! This is the best of both worlds, the help that Alex needs AND you still get time with him. I think it's all working out perfectly. :) And plans NEVER stay the same, so no worries.
As parents we have to do what we have to do. No matter what decision we make, we always end up with some kind of guilt. It sounds like this routine will give him the best of both worlds!
I'm so pleased to hear that you are going well & settling in. I've been away & missed when you made the big move, but glad to know it's done & went well.
Have a great week
Renata:)
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