That's how things are around here right now.
It could be much, much worse, but my heart is pretty sad.
I think we could use thoughts and prayers if you have them laying around. I don't much like being melodramatic or airing out dirty laundry, so I'll just say Niles has had a REALLY tough time this year. Trying to fit in to a school that he doesn't fully understand the social rules has taken a toll on everyone and we have made the sad choice to have him finish the school year staying up north with my parents.
We love him a lot and want the best for him. Right now being here just doesn't seem to be it. It might seem a little shocking or rash, but we have spent many hours (over many months) weighing this choice and after trying other options, we felt it was necessary.
I think that I actually aired out a lot more than I had planned, once I get going though, it's hard to make me stop.
On the plus side, I'll be blogging much more now so he can see what's going on around here.
5 comments:
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Life is really tough sometimes and in this case, I can't say I understand because obviously I haven't been through it. But, I do know that you are doing what is best for Niles. This too shall pass and you all will come out stronger for it. Be strong, keep on keeping on.
Sonja, I am a firm believer that we as parents must make the best choice for our individual kids, even if it may not be the popular opinion. I'm praying for you and for Niles, that this will be a time of lower stress for all of you and that he will begin to feel a greater sense of success when the pressure is off in a new setting. It is often amazing what a change of school environment can do......God can use this change mightily, and I am praying that he will do just that.
Nicci
I will keep you all in my prayers and hope he will come to know that he's lucky to have so many people who care about him and want to do what is best for him. He'll appreciate that once he is able to understand the sacrifice you are making. I'm sure your heart must be heavy, but I hope that it will ease soon.
That IS rough! Hope everything works out for the best. Sorry you're having to deal with it all:(
Just catching on my blog reading. Wanted you to know that I'll be keeping you all in my prayers!!!! I'm sure that wasn't an easy choice, but only you all know what is best!! Hang in there and sending big hugs your way!!!
xoxo
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