tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post1576846744465690060..comments2024-03-19T01:35:10.559-04:00Comments on *: Unexpectedly A Homeschool MomJonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547640380443175482noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-87615250138354364182015-11-09T18:27:35.445-05:002015-11-09T18:27:35.445-05:00I, too am a Silver Sister and a homeschooling mom....I, too am a Silver Sister and a homeschooling mom. My son is a 2nd grade drop-out ;-) from a school for gifted kids. Taking him out of school was the best thing I could do for him. Besides a high IQ, he also has Tourette Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and dysgraphia, a learning disorder that impacts handwriting. He is so much happier at home and has no desire to go back to school. He'd be in 9th grade if he had stayed in school. I have anxiety and major depressive disorder plus chronic back pain from a car accident 19 years ago, so I can relate to your worries about dealing with your own health issues and loss of freedom during the day but for me, homeschooling is much less stressful and so has been easier for me once I got used to it. It helps that my son and I are both homebodies and are happy spending a lot of time at home and don't feel trapped. The teenage years with a very sensitive son have been somewhat challenging thus far but we are soldiering on. Your son may need a bit of "de-schooling" to come to terms with his new educational life (my son was so stressed from school, it took about a year before he felt comfortable and interested in learning again) but time is on your side. My best wishes to you and your son. Lilypadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-67876501251797926712015-10-31T17:13:44.279-04:002015-10-31T17:13:44.279-04:00Hang on in there Lauren, some children are just no...Hang on in there Lauren, some children are just not meant for school, and as a teacher, it makes things hard for us, and them too. I think you're doing the right thing xGeorginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05193995813878584763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-83739965199515059532015-10-31T11:44:35.492-04:002015-10-31T11:44:35.492-04:00Thank you so so much everyone. I've read each ...Thank you so so much everyone. I've read each and every word. You've all been such a help and make me smile. Thank you for sharing! xoxoxoxoxo,<br />Lauren Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093968853372697053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-16913363670704847052015-10-31T08:47:20.930-04:002015-10-31T08:47:20.930-04:00Anxiety is horrible.
Mine started when I was in ...Anxiety is horrible. <br /><br />Mine started when I was in high school. At least that's when it started getting really, really bad. My mom was never really interested in me so I was pretty much on my own figuring out how to cope, how to fix it and the only thing that ever helped was refusing to go to school. I ditched more classes than I attended and eventually ended up dropping out and taking my GED test. I "graduated" before my class, but it's not something I've ever been proud of.<br /><br />Your sweet boy is so lucky to have a mama like you! You've given him the opportunity to learn and grow without allowing his anxiety hold him back. I wish both of you the best of luck on this journey!! ♡Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-69916614839187653702015-10-31T08:38:09.319-04:002015-10-31T08:38:09.319-04:00Ok, so I began following your page because of the ...Ok, so I began following your page because of the growing gray process. I believe God had more plans for it though. I am a homeschooling mom of 3 boys,and I live in Michigan as well. I am here for support for you, if you ever need to chat. I am praying for you and Noah. God has a specific plan and purpose for you and Noah. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />AngieAngela Diemerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07916584650471864132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-59386435124281074532015-10-30T19:28:28.606-04:002015-10-30T19:28:28.606-04:00Lauren,
Hang in there, I do believe you can do th...Lauren,<br /><br />Hang in there, I do believe you can do this. I know you don't know me but I homeschooled our four boys all the way through highschool. There were good days and bad days, but we made it! We have one son who was unable to read for a long time then found out he had vision problems, then after that found out he was dyslexic. They have all graduated now and we all survived!! LOL. Just go one day at a time and remember some days will be good and some days won't!<br />Good luck!!<br />Marla LAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913926096996551677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-78839030986384282512015-10-30T15:17:32.383-04:002015-10-30T15:17:32.383-04:00Hi! I'm not a silver sister, but stumbled upon...Hi! I'm not a silver sister, but stumbled upon your blog through a Facebook friend who is! I am, however, a mom of a super sensitive highly gifted child, and look forward to hearing more about Noah. We are fortunate that our school district offers a stand alone public program for HGT kids. My guy is only 6, but his world has totally changed this year since he started this program. I am happy to connect with you anytime. Thanks for posting!Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05004104401821812938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-65553370555294907512015-10-30T08:24:12.564-04:002015-10-30T08:24:12.564-04:00To be so open takes great courage. More than I ha...To be so open takes great courage. More than I have. I'm still trying to learn in my 'senior years'. With Love, Margaret. Nightowlmaggiez@att.netbirminghammarge.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819899494921512602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-61814116926964516722015-10-30T07:55:34.972-04:002015-10-30T07:55:34.972-04:00Hi Tarah!!! Thank you! Oh wow, I didn't know t...Hi Tarah!!! Thank you! Oh wow, I didn't know that. How wonderful! Ok, I definitely will!<br />Yes, his school is wonderful and has lots of inquiry-based learning and it's most of what we're doing at home at this point. We really want him to go back to school, it's specifically for the gifted and a great place for him. It's just his anxiety and stubbornness. Thank you so much Tarah. :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093968853372697053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-9298125954479988632015-10-30T07:35:38.063-04:002015-10-30T07:35:38.063-04:00Keep me in mind if you ever need ideas/resources f...Keep me in mind if you ever need ideas/resources for gifted. I teach a class of kids with 140+ IQ's and have lots of ideas. I am certified in gifted. Have you considered doing some inquiry-based learning?Tarahlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03027445583330730287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1569328738513239422015-10-30T01:20:40.208-04:002015-10-30T01:20:40.208-04:00Another silver sister and homeschool mom here as w...Another silver sister and homeschool mom here as well! I think you'll be amazed at how much you all change because of homeschool. It's been the best experience for us. My oldest has anxiety too, and homeschool has really helped mellow him out. Good luck to you guys!! kla7494https://www.blogger.com/profile/07355866972382531112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-60731519964846698712015-10-30T01:11:28.445-04:002015-10-30T01:11:28.445-04:00Wow ... I can't pretend to know anything about...Wow ... I can't pretend to know anything about what you've been going through, but I can say that, based on the 'you' I've gotten to know online, you will be great at homeschooling your beautiful boy. What you've done so far sounds really interesting, fun and educational. I bet you're all happier to have found this new route. xoLoulouhttp://www.loulou.tonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-12565971904654892442015-10-29T23:16:22.498-04:002015-10-29T23:16:22.498-04:00You go girl!! I am a silver sister and a homeschoo...You go girl!! I am a silver sister and a homeschool mom as well. You have got this. You and Noah are going to have such an adventure this year. Look forward to hearing about your school year as it unfolds. 😀<br />TexasR.N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13349701089220931915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-55030305158815135142015-10-29T22:51:57.079-04:002015-10-29T22:51:57.079-04:00As usual you are graceful under pressure. Thank yo...As usual you are graceful under pressure. Thank you for sharing your journey, and a little bit of Noah, with us! <br />PS: Who makes your glasses they are ADORABLE!<br />KellyTrapped in Suburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645541790079889759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-65668737176637610662015-10-29T21:53:47.019-04:002015-10-29T21:53:47.019-04:00Oh Marla, thank you so so much. <3 <3 <3Oh Marla, thank you so so much. <3 <3 <3 Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093968853372697053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-77397251227281969232015-10-29T21:42:02.536-04:002015-10-29T21:42:02.536-04:00You. Are. Amazing. And. Inspiring.
You. Are. Amazing. And. Inspiring.<br />Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18347669387597207718noreply@blogger.com