zenmomma *

>I have been patient the past two days, trying as gently as possible
>to remind members that there are children with special needs that
>aren't just learning disabilities, but your post really pissed me off.

Oh dear, another misunderstanding. This was what I was talking about in a
previous post. The use of special needs to cover such a HUGE range of
abilities/disabilities.

Using my long-standing posting/reading technique of picturing both you and
Peggy as dear friends, I can see where each of you has a valid point of
view.

I truly believe Peggy was indeed talking of children with school type
learning disabilities. Or special needs of a type that parenting,
understanding and therapies combined would alleviate many symptoms. We've
all met parents who do seem to trust the "experts" and the "diagnosis" more
than their own instincts and their own child. I don't think Peggy meant to
include your situation in her observations.

I also truly believe that you, dear Debbie, are doing the best you can with
your son's physical limitations. I am amazed and delighted that you are
unschooling with your precious son. Going against the advice of many
specialists I would suspect. What an inspiration!

I can hear your pain and frustration at your son's escalating seizures. It
must be so difficult.

Is there anything we can do to help you cope?

Life is good.
~Mary



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myfunny4 <[email protected]>

--- In [email protected], "zenmomma *"
<zenmomma@h...> wrote:

>
> Is there anything we can do to help you cope?
>
> Life is good.
> ~Mary

Thanks, Mary. The encouragement helps. Someday I'll write about my
experiences with the developmental and educational *experts* <g>.
That will come after my tell-all book about doctors and hospitals;
Kevin and I spent 5 months in the hospital last year so I have lots
of material...<g>.

Debbie

myfunny4 <[email protected]>

--- In [email protected], "zenmomma *"
<zenmomma@h...> wrote:
>
>
> I can hear your pain and frustration at your son's escalating
seizures. It
> must be so difficult.
>
> Is there anything we can do to help you cope?
>
> Life is good.
> ~Mary

Hi Mary,
I thought I had responded to this...but I've been back and forth to
the computer today in between baking cookies (the perfect snow day
activity), admiring ds-10's skill with LOTR Two Towers game, biting
my lip while dd-13 and dd-17 swing Kevin in a blanket suspended
between them, listening to dh mutter and curse while he cleans out
the basement looking for the rock salt...

Thanks, Mary, for the understanding words. I appreciate when other
people aren't afraid of talking about Kevin.

Debbie

zenmomma *

>>I appreciate when other people aren't afraid of talking about Kevin.>>

I think he sounds cool! :o) Tell us more.

Life is good.
~Mary


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