tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post6188577777613295518..comments2024-03-08T13:52:22.224-07:00Comments on LAJOY FAMILY: Joyous, Restful EasterCindy LaJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16486626867331586704noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-61109689473094875892010-04-05T21:32:46.857-06:002010-04-05T21:32:46.857-06:00Since you don't have any pictures, why don'...Since you don't have any pictures, why don't you preserve the memories of this Easter by having each child draw a picture of their experience? It would be an interesting keepsakeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-48623487126997653642010-04-05T19:50:59.011-06:002010-04-05T19:50:59.011-06:00I just had to leave a note and say how on target I...I just had to leave a note and say how on target I think Lael's comment is. Unique Junior partner with the Master Builder -- what a beautiful image!<br /><br />Peggy in VirginiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-69060045972867702302010-04-05T18:21:31.020-06:002010-04-05T18:21:31.020-06:00I also was going to ask if your camera has some in...I also was going to ask if your camera has some internal memory. Mine doesn't have much, but it will save some photos. I hate when I do that, though it's not that big of a deal. I just have to plug my camera directly into the computer with a USB cord and download to my computer program as I would with the card. Here's hoping your camera has a little memory...like we feel we have a very little of some days, too.<br /><br />And don't feel that you need to apologize or justify your decision to anyone. I know that might be tempting, but you've prayed about it and are convinced right now that this is the best thing to do for your kids. We all know you'll do your best. And we assume you might even make a mistake or two along the way, as we're guessing you're not perfect yet either. But I'll bet that like me, many are excited to hear about all the wonderful things you'll all learn along the way. The nurturing and bonding that are going to take place are priceless. As you've said and I agree, the time frame is adjustable. There's no laws or hard and fast rules about how long a child should take to finish their schooling. We just sometimes fall into the trap of letting society dictate how we should make or feel about decisions. And when it comes to raising kids, everybody's got an opinion! But only God's and yours count concerning the children He's given to you to be responsible for.<br /><br />I'm convinced you're going to better than fine. And your homeschool won't look the same as anyone else's homeschool. That's the beauty of it, getting to shape it around your own kids.<br /><br />Nancy in the MidwestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-70647344216135660052010-04-05T11:57:56.464-06:002010-04-05T11:57:56.464-06:00Hey Cindy!
Any chance that your camera has memory...Hey Cindy!<br /><br />Any chance that your camera has memory as well and that the pictures are on it? We've had cameras like that and were able to move the pictures onto the card after sticking it in. Worth a look to see ...<br /><br />Glad to see the roller coaster is doing better lately. It's always up and down, but I hope it stays up for a long time now (you've had enough down to last quite a long time).<br /><br />Hugs, Debbie T in TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-27819506606253586822010-04-05T07:36:51.738-06:002010-04-05T07:36:51.738-06:00"Once again, I fail, placing myself incorrect..."Once again, I fail, placing myself incorrectly as the Lead Player rather than as minor bit part actor who simply puts myself out there to be used in whatever capacity God sees fit."<br /><br />I would suggest less a play than a partnership in which you are the junior partner, but a key, vital part in an enterprise that would not happen if you were not there. (God would be doing a different thing in a different place with a different partner, and you would be engaged in some other partnership.) <br /><br />"It's been made abundantly clear that we should be making this step, regardless of how foolish it might appear,"<br /><br />It is a partnership because you and the rest of Team LaJoy have entered into covenant with God to create anew this family.<br /><br />"...so as of today I am going to trust in that guidance 100% and look for ways in which God sends reassurance, for I know it will be there in the form of many people and experiences that I can not begin to fathom."<br /><br />Amen.<br /><br />"...which I forgot..." And then there are the times when I forget--forget to lean into that reassurance, to trust. May it be with you that you forget purses and camera cards, but not that you are a junior partner in a construction enterprise whose senior partner is a master builder.<br /><br />To Family LaJoy,<br />Happy Easter and love,<br />LaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-8535503750617594342010-04-05T06:35:59.633-06:002010-04-05T06:35:59.633-06:00One lesson I thought I'd learned as our first ...One lesson I thought I'd learned as our first four older girls were growing up...and I used to take all their issues or failures or struggles so to heart...I thought I learned not to look ahead too far into the future.<br /><br />But once again with our two newest who came home at 10 1/2 and 11yrs, I find myself having to fight that. I know how overwhelming it is to think into the future, knowing how much they still have to learn. I work hard at not doing that, taking one day or one school yr at a time. They have both gained a lot...but our newest especially is still struggling. I can especially relate to the math issues. She is very low in math. I did read somewhere about trauma and how it can effect their learning..and I was thinking it said specifically their math learning. I'll have to do some research on that, as it's very interesting to me and might explain some things here. <br /><br />I've had to try to learn to readjust my thinking and not expect them to catch up to peers and do things in the same time frame...as in head off to college, even jr college at the same time as their classmates. What does it matter, since we've missed so much time with them already. It would only give us more time at the other end.<br /><br />Keep on and take courage! Maybe that's a good motto for some of us moms of older adopted kids.<br /><br />Nancy in the MidwestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-82630736625986525442010-04-05T06:20:21.516-06:002010-04-05T06:20:21.516-06:00Hi Cindy,
Here is a link to Bob books for beginni...Hi Cindy,<br /><br />Here is a link to Bob books for beginning readers:<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Bob-Books-Beginning-Readers-Set/dp/0590203738<br /><br />Don’t know if they would help?<br /><br />I think raising children is a marathon, not a sprint – pacing yourself a bit might help in the long term, A little bit day by day will add up to much progress. When you look forward to the road ahead, it may seem impossible, but when you look back to all God has accomplished, there is so much progress to celebrate! <br /><br />God knew what He was doing when He placed each of your children in your heart. He will either equip you or send others (like your friend from church) who are equipped.<br /><br />I know from my own life how hard it is to trust Him day by day – still haven’t reached that peace He promises us when we trust in His strength and not our own. <br /><br />And forgetting stuff ... I do it all the time. I make lists and loose the lists! I keep asking The Boss for a larger Hard Drive in my brain as I need more memory capacity, but so far it hasn’t happened. I think we moms are so filled up with what everyone’s needs and the house needs, etc that our brains just go on overload. And also, the frequent interruptions that go with a busy family often mean that I start out to do something, get sidetracked, and completely loose sight of what I originally meant to get done. I am a mean bear right before a trip, because I am trying to remember everything that needs to be done and won’t let anyone talk to me unless it is an emergency.<br /><br />You are such and encouragement to me. We all struggle.<br /><br />Much love,<br /><br />Peggy in VirginiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com