Dear Mom, Let us begin with prayer. Lord, we ask that Your peace and comfort surround our dear sister in Christ at this moment. She is bearing a sorrow that is beyond the beyond. Lord, in times of great sorrow or confusion it is so difficult for us to see past our struggles and rest in Your embrace. Lord, we trust that in Your embrace there is comfort that soothes and protects our fragile human nature. In Your infinite mercy and tender love for this mother we ask that You empower her with the discernment necessary to chose the correct path for her dear children at this time. Lord, in all of our challenges let us see You and let us walk with Your strength to meet the task at hand. Amen. I admire you very much. I am certain that the difficulties that you have briefly explained can not begin to fully express the great burdens that you so lovingly and tenderly take on for the sake of your children and in particular your little boy. I am amazed that you have been able to proceed with such determination in the face of the challenges that you must daily confront. I want you to know that your family is very blest to have in you a woman of great faith, holy witness and devotion. I would recommend that you use your internet resources to determine the grade level at which your children should be functioning. Go to the state resources and the Dept. of Education and look for the expected levels of mastery for each of the grade levels. See where your children fit in. Next order the curriculum that meets their needs. I would not recommend doing two grade levels at once. This is just more stress than any child or mom needs. If in doubt do the grade at or below their suspected proficiency. In this way they will experience a degree of mastery that will help to build their confidence and make it possible for them to proceed with speed. Remember that children are not merely vessels to be filled but gifts to be opened. Allow the dear Lord to guide your efforts so that you are peaceful and empowered. If there is a particular skill that your children feel that they must master in order to function within their peer group (reading well enough to read the directions in a board game for example) then work on that skill until your children feel that they have reached it. This is indeed important. Nothing breeds success like success. Above all make time in your wonderful day to keep feeding your faith. It is obvious that you are a woman of faith and as such the Tempter will be at your temple of thought to undo what the dear Lord has built. Keep vigilant and keep praying. Please know that you are in my daily prayers. I want you to pray for me as well. Please know that at this moment you will have an army of moms praying for your intentions. Sending out a prayer,
Rita Munn |
