tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post2781354598526959543..comments2024-03-28T22:42:44.144-04:00Comments on The Legacy of Home: Chronically ill Homeschooling MothersMrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-3748944374473675152011-05-28T14:27:24.661-04:002011-05-28T14:27:24.661-04:00Mrs. White,
This was such an encouragement to me....Mrs. White,<br /><br />This was such an encouragement to me. I am one of those couch mamas, having lived with a chronic, debilitating condition for several years now. Many days I wonder if I should not just give up homeschooling altogether. Then I read posts like this, and I am strengthened. Thank you!! <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-33302867365768389752010-11-18T13:23:41.397-05:002010-11-18T13:23:41.397-05:00Thank you for this encouragement I have often fely...Thank you for this encouragement I have often fely guilty for being ill.Especially when I must say no to things my church family have asked me to do. Like teach sunday school or help in play the games at VBS.Sometimes I am just plain fustrated with myself as well but I don't have the energy to do everything I would like to and when I do have energy I have found over doing can really get me in trouble for days to come its hard not to over do though.I usually tend to over do because I am kind of one of those use it when you got it types.Everytime I am blessed with another baby someone always tells me I don't have the energy for the ones I already have.That also sometimes makes me feel guilt but God has always given me the ability to care for my children even if sometimes that means gating off all but one room of the house and doing all of our playing in that space till I regain my strength.I write all of this eally just to say I undestand and you reminded me that even with some physical limitations we can still be good mothers.MelitaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-63955871864785444622010-11-15T11:01:35.292-05:002010-11-15T11:01:35.292-05:00My sister was homeschooling her two daughters, age...My sister was homeschooling her two daughters, ages 10 and 7, while she was suffering from Intrcranial Hypertension. She passed away in September, at the age of 30. But right up until the end, she was teaching them every day amidst her headaches, blurred vision (sometimes partial blindness), and a myriad of other debilitating symptoms. People who are unfamiliar with the world of homeschool would assume she had it easy. Any homeschooling parent will tell you - it's no picnic. I am so proud of all you homeschooling parents out there, especially those who are dealing with illness or disability. You are strong and your child(ren) see that every day. How wonderful it is that you get to be their parent, teacher and role-model! I know it must be a rewarding feeling. Keep up the great work. So many people don't "raise" their children anymore but that cannot be said about you.<br /><br />Danielle B. (Nashville)<br />dkcontests @ hotmail . comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-84009822499993006812010-01-09T09:46:17.853-05:002010-01-09T09:46:17.853-05:00Mrs White,
Loved reading your blog this morning. ...Mrs White, <br />Loved reading your blog this morning. So sorry you had cancer and hope that you can beat it. My son who was 5 had cancer too and we know as a family how worn out it can make you feel. Homeschooling in the hospital is not fun either. Glad you are home with your family. Brendon is healed in heaven now but we miss him. Praying for you today! :)ZimboUSA Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13018987977647988910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-2736444552857973842010-01-07T14:31:07.954-05:002010-01-07T14:31:07.954-05:00Dear Mrs. White,
I, too, have been a couch mother...Dear Mrs. White,<br /><br />I, too, have been a couch mother. I've even been the saintly, totally helpless mother (isn't it amazing how God provides saintliness for those who are helpless?). <br /><br />It seems that I am recovering, and I pray you will, too.<br /><br />Annie KateAnnie Katehttp://www.homeschoolblogger.com/ReviewsAndMore/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-89624985862797634222010-01-04T01:44:44.141-05:002010-01-04T01:44:44.141-05:00I have been the mother who couldn't physically...I have been the mother who couldn't physically do everything. I have been the mother who was constantly in pain. By the grace of God, I am not currently that mother.<br /><br />Thank you for writing this post and reaching out to those that physically can't do it all. Sometimes, it's hard to admit to ourselves and others that it's okay to just do things one day, one hour, one moment at a time...<br /><br />Praying for you. May God give you the strength, comfort, and healing that you need.Heather @ Marine Corps Nomadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704044370479709930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-40423608727968949692010-01-03T09:57:53.646-05:002010-01-03T09:57:53.646-05:00Dear, dear, Mrs. White,
I love you dearly & so...Dear, dear, Mrs. White,<br />I love you dearly & so I write. I didn't know you had cancer! If you are feeling ill, please, you should really, REALLY stop eating candy & all forms of sugar. Sugar feeds cancer cells, dear lady! You could be feeling much, much better! Please don't be mad at me; I only want to see you well & better. Please go read at this website http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com<br />You can really get better :)Blessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.com