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Sorry I haven’t written sooner – it was due in part to needing to process my thoughts and in part because we’ve had company. My Dad and Stepmom are here for their biannual visit. It’s nice to be distracted at a time like this.

The test results were and were not a surprise. Basically, J2 is about 2 years behind his age – both academically and psychologically. That was not a surprise. However, hearing it confirmed was still hard. Their recommendation is that he be enrolled in a special day class in the public school system. I really think that would be a bad idea for him. But I’m not sure I have my husband’s support (edited to clarify – I mean–I think we aren’t on the same page about J2’s education.).

Through the help of the Christian Home Educator’s email list – I found out about a private school in the Bay Area that gives support and curriculum consultation services to parents of special needs kids who want to keep them at home. I’ve applied for their waiting list, but I have not heard from them yet.

I’m glossing over lots of details…lots of pain….maybe I’ll talk about it more later. Right now I just need to keep praying and letting the Lord speak to my heart. I covet your continued prayers!

Mom, Grandma & Uncle Marshall – April 6, 2006

From the Comments – my SP asks:

Can I ask what the purpose of the testing is, and why it was initiated? You get prayers and good thoughts either way. 🙂

The testing is to verify what types of learning disabilities are challenging J2. All of our boys were adopted and born addicted to various drugs. J2 is really struggling with reading – but excels at so many other things.

Anyway – Dh and I are on the same page now – it was 90% misunderstanding . I hate when we disagree. I soooo appreciate the prayers that were sent up on our behalf! We, of course, still need them as we face the IEP next week.

Just got back from some testing for J2 regarding school. I definitely would appreciate prayers for me, our family, and wisdom to know what is best for J2. At the onset, DH and I seem to disagree – but we both would agree that what is best for J2 is what is best. But I’m very upset by the interactions with the ‘specialist’ at this meeting. Next Wednesday is the next meeting to give us the results – I’m not sure how I’m going to make it until then. 🙁

We’ve had a full week!

Most of the week Eric and J2 worked on his project fair entries. He did a volcano project for science and a birdhouse for art. Here are some pics of them working on it:

Eric and J2 creating the volcano out of plaster.

And J2 setting off the volcano

After the judging he got two ribbons – for his birdhouse he got 100 out of possible 100 points:

and for his volcano project, he got 95 out of 100:

(he’s wearing his googles again – loves those goggles!

Saturday we had a great day with Eric’s brother and his kids visiting – they are all many years older than our kids but love to talk and play with them! His oldest son, Jaron, is performing in “The Man of La Mancha” at the Woodland Opera House and it was opening night! But before that I got to spend some good time with my niece Annika and teach her a few of my favorite games! 🙂 It was a nice day! We were unable to go to the play but we hope to go before it ends!

Saturday night Grammy (my mom) and I went to watch J3 play basketball again. It’s loads of fun! Those kids are funny! But sadly the other team needed some parenting – not only did they push our boys around (very unYMCA!) but they also stole the ball from their own teammates and hog the ball! I hope their parents were a bit ashamed of their behaviour – it sure was embarrasing to watch!!

Today, Sunday, Eric went off to preach at St John’s again and I took the boys to our church. Unfortunately, J1 did not feel good so he, J3 and I came home after church and J2 stuck around for Sunday School – getting a ride home from Grammy! Yeah for Grammy!

So, here is poor, sick J1:

And, I guess Daddy has decided that J2 is old enough to learn how to mow the lawn too – I didn’t even think he could push the lawnmower! lol