tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post5172630361900721385..comments2023-10-12T10:28:33.580-04:00Comments on Trivium Academy: A New LifeJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11962142768868238733noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-46267478656700892142009-04-29T12:59:00.000-04:002009-04-29T12:59:00.000-04:00just tuning in and want to say i'll be praying... ...just tuning in and want to say i'll be praying... you are strong and god is stronger...you'll be ok!!!Sprittibeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992769339576987845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-78248207357827996282009-03-13T12:58:00.000-04:002009-03-13T12:58:00.000-04:00Hey, sweetie! Now I read the entire post. :)Yay, y...Hey, sweetie! <BR/><BR/>Now I read the entire post. :)<BR/><BR/>Yay, you! It is hard coming to terms with the reality of a situation when it doesn't match up to the dreams and ideas we have. I recently needed to put my boys into public school and am looking for a job, too. It is not ideal, but I am surprised at how much they have grown and changed. Some negative exposure, yes.. but overall, school hasn't been nearly what I feared it would be. :) Do what needs to be done for you and your family, God will work the details. And you know what, I believe you *can* work and be the Mom you want to be... it just requires more patience and efficiency... you are pretty darn good in both areas from what I know! You will make it, Jessica! Hugs!<BR/><BR/>AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-27943565213688196082009-03-13T12:30:00.000-04:002009-03-13T12:30:00.000-04:00Jessica - I just read this post after being away f...Jessica - <BR/><BR/>I just read this post after being away from homeschooling and blog land for quite a while. I really hope you are doing okay. I miss our occasional phone convos! It has been a long while since we touched base. Prayers, love and warm thoughts coming your way.<BR/><BR/>Amy <BR/>(TarponGirl) formerly from Florida, now from Minnesota (again). <BR/>xoxoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-90278897722086903452009-03-06T22:17:00.000-05:002009-03-06T22:17:00.000-05:00"What a friend we have in Jesus,All our sins and g..."What a friend we have in Jesus,<BR/>All our sins and griefs to bear,<BR/>What a privilege to carry <BR/>everything to God in prayer."<BR/><BR/>"Oh what Grace we often forfeit, oh, what needless pain we bear. All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer."<BR/><BR/>How desperately we need the prayers and friendships of other Christians. Mine are with you and yours. In Christ-KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03852361286674074590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-21600603253141295592009-02-26T21:52:00.000-05:002009-02-26T21:52:00.000-05:00Wow! You and I are going through a lot of the same...Wow! You and I are going through a lot of the same things. Last year I took on a job in the evenings and weekends to help out with our budget, and I found it to be very hard on me, the household, and the kids. My hubby actually asked me to quit (which I did, with 2 months notice). Then I went through the whole, "What am I going to do with my life and our financial stability?" I worked hard to study for the LSAT and applied to a dozen law schools, thinking I would go for it, but then chickened out. I'm not ready to give up on homeschooling. I love it too much. Once I decided that's what I will do, my freelance writing work picked up a bit. I'm still undecided about my "real" career plans--more so when than what. Good luck and I hope things work out well for you.Angie Phippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17672666961717114928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-76023318634721703752009-02-17T13:53:00.000-05:002009-02-17T13:53:00.000-05:00Way to go Jessica- You are doing a great job and ...Way to go Jessica- You are doing a great job and I am so proud of you for sticking to it during the rough road! Hang in there-things will work out for you!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07286262925329373894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-89501858884472702642009-02-17T10:13:00.000-05:002009-02-17T10:13:00.000-05:00Praying for you and dh! In Him, EvaPraying for you and dh! In Him, EvaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-78465429542318696582009-02-16T20:09:00.000-05:002009-02-16T20:09:00.000-05:00Jessica, I've enjoyed your post on WTM and of cour...Jessica, I've enjoyed your post on WTM and of course on your blog. I've learned so much from you. You are really an inspiring person. I think I will go clean my house now! Keep your chin up and continue to excel at all you are doing! You are awesome.<BR/><BR/>Carpe Diem<BR/>ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-50343690171951525702009-02-12T09:26:00.000-05:002009-02-12T09:26:00.000-05:00I am beyond impressed at all you have accomplished...I am beyond impressed at all you have accomplished in so little time!<BR/><BR/>I admit that I have followed your posts on TWTM boards before I ventured to your blog. I will also admit to being exhausted just reading about your curriculum choices! You do have the gift of organization (which I do not) and I have no doubt that whatever the homeschool plan, you will do exceedingly well with it! We follow a more basic plan, too, with a little extra thrown in every so often.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations and hugs as you continue on this journey!Blondiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16486807986161288074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-5096829525695520442009-02-12T01:18:00.000-05:002009-02-12T01:18:00.000-05:00Praying for you, Jessica! Thanks for being open.....Praying for you, Jessica! Thanks for being open...Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282742626891836278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-5539708143216962512009-02-11T16:40:00.000-05:002009-02-11T16:40:00.000-05:00Jessica, I've been reading your blog for a while ...Jessica,<BR/> I've been reading your blog for a while and this is my first comment. I just want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. You are a brave and wonderful Mom. Give it to God. <BR/>Praying for you!<BR/>NellaNella @McDonald's In Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02324910265728062898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-6525792520799966992009-02-11T13:11:00.000-05:002009-02-11T13:11:00.000-05:00You are such a source of inspiration Jessica. My ...You are such a source of inspiration Jessica. My storm hit on October 15, and I haven't picked myself up nearly as well as you - thank you so much for your honest sharing, I think you're amazing.<BR/><BR/>PennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-13974545876377169842009-02-11T08:05:00.000-05:002009-02-11T08:05:00.000-05:00Upheavel to the max! It's hard isn't it.I remembe...Upheavel to the max! It's hard isn't it.<BR/><BR/>I remember when we were going through upheavel several years ago: possible job change with a giant move and in the middle of popping out babies. I remember, when dh and I were discussing things one night, I reminded him that the most important thing is simply to be certain you're in God's will - whatever that looks like. Our tendency is to present God a piece of paper with our life goals on it (homeschooling, mothering, marriage, etc. all neatly packaged as we like) and ask Him to sign it.<BR/><BR/>He, of course, already has his goals for us. And if we will sign on to His agenda for our lives, however messy it looks to us, we will find the real growth and blessing there. Trust and follow.<BR/><BR/>Stay in the center of His will for you.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,CookieMonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08994493141338995600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-15267115200138988452009-02-10T22:45:00.000-05:002009-02-10T22:45:00.000-05:00Hi Jessica,I do enjoy reading your blog and love a...Hi Jessica,<BR/>I do enjoy reading your blog and love all your homeschool posts and will certainly miss those but reading this post you sound like some of your stress is less and things are improving.<BR/><BR/>I am also a Dave fan and have heard of so many people personally that he has helped. I also like his workbook that goes along with his book.<BR/><BR/>I will be praying for you and your family. Prayers that your husband may soon come around(not always an easy thing; I do know from experience). And prayers that things continue to improve and hopefully will be all that you deserve them to be. From always reading your blog I think you are a great mom and have a big heart. <BR/>Best wishes with classes too! I began the nursing school to be an RN but did not finish. The classes take up a lot of time and energy. So good that you found another program that you can even do online!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147536837325972501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-51395903765201652352009-02-10T20:19:00.000-05:002009-02-10T20:19:00.000-05:00Jessica, My heart goes out to you. I'll be praying...Jessica, My heart goes out to you. I'll be praying for you! It sounds like you are really taking control of things - at least those things you can control. I'll pray God works out the rest and shows you the right path!<BR/><BR/>You are an incredible mom from everything I've read, and I know you'll continue to be one even if it is in a different way then you dreamed of.<BR/><BR/>Take care! I'm praying for you!<BR/>DanaDana Leedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387705697369311607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-49287718695499139202009-02-10T17:31:00.000-05:002009-02-10T17:31:00.000-05:00Jessica you seem very empowered and in control of ...Jessica you seem very empowered and in control of your life at this point. Hooray for you on many fronts, you are on a good track it seems.ChristineMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388497877158577422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-15468426949075377902009-02-10T17:28:00.000-05:002009-02-10T17:28:00.000-05:00Jessica, I drop by almost daily to see if anything...Jessica, I drop by almost daily to see if anything is new. Congratulations on all of the positive life changes, even if they were earned in a hard way. Just by reflecting on what you are doing is making you a great parent. I'm sorry you are shouldering so much of it on your own. Just know I (so I am sure others) receive tremendous inspiration from your work with the kids and also from your honesty about your struggles. It will all work out in the end- it usually does : ) "All will be well, and all will be well, and all manner of thing will be well." -Julian of Norwich-<BR/><BR/><BR/>Cheers-<BR/>Shayne (a Canadian homeshooler/lurker)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-4103831207580524122009-02-10T17:06:00.000-05:002009-02-10T17:06:00.000-05:00I am going through some of the same life changes a...I am going through some of the same life changes and if/when you are able to talk about what prompted all the change around Thanksgiving I would love to hear/read it. <BR/><BR/>In some ways I am a couple steps ahead of you and in some ways a few steps behind but we are walking a familiar path and I wanted to say hi and offer a little encouragement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-34997200369161688612009-02-10T16:45:00.000-05:002009-02-10T16:45:00.000-05:00I am glad to hear that you have come out of the fo...I am glad to hear that you have come out of the fog and feel like you are in a manageable and even good place right now. I think it is good that you are acknowledging and forgiving yourself and moving on. Though you dont really have to forgive yourself but I completely understand what you mean. You are doing the best you can and that is ALL God expects from us. Many times we cannot achieve the IDEAL and that is why we need God and why He is so good. He is our redeemer and He makes things okay even if the ideal is not met and most of the time it's not. He's the Redeemer for the single mother withought a husband, the Redeemer for the struggling addict, the Redeemer for the working families and He's the Redeemer for you who is a mother who loves her kids and wants to do her best in a difficult and not ideal situation. As long as we are always facing our way up the mountain towards God, He will get us through. It may not always be our ideal way but sometimes that's for the best because than we depend on Him more and less on ourselves and our own abilities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-86841306514163162772009-02-10T16:05:00.000-05:002009-02-10T16:05:00.000-05:00I read your blog from time to time, and I just wan...I read your blog from time to time, and I just wanted to say you are doing a fantastic job with your life. It is hard to walk away from a homeschooling routine, especially if you followed a classical education, but it is sometimes necessary and a good thing. I am a divorced mom of three children, and we have definitely had times when our routine changed drastically, but the end results where often positive. I put the kids back in public school for two years, and they actually loved it and made quite a few friends there. I brought them back home when I was able too, and we love this too. Kids are flexible and will follow your lead. If you are happy, they will be too. This month I decided to go back to school to get my masters, and the work load is intense, but we are all adjusting. They are proud of me and help me with my homework, LOL. Often as mothers we find ourselves the head of the family. It can be scary, but you have your kids with you, and they will support you whatever you do. Good luck with your future!Jill at TADTownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05198848123572176734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-87423242547905318002009-02-10T16:04:00.000-05:002009-02-10T16:04:00.000-05:00All I can say I is"WHEW", I also have a hubby that...All I can say I is"WHEW", <BR/>I also have a hubby that doesn't want to "do" Dave Ramsey. He would not even look at the book. <BR/>So I started on my own reading the book and taking those baby steps to pay off our credit cards. It took me a little over a year and when one was paid off, I cut it up. Now we are down to one that is paid off, but he likes to know it is there. He is starting to come around. Slowly but surely.<BR/>Keep praying for you man and trust God to do the rest. <BR/>I wish you peace in your mind, that you are doing what you need to do, when you need to do it. It will all work out,<BR/>Praying for you,<BR/>Lindalillindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230314282534637796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-30435521301649638762009-02-10T15:55:00.000-05:002009-02-10T15:55:00.000-05:00My heart goes out to you. In some ways, we have s...My heart goes out to you. In some ways, we have some of the same issues (hubbies), but in other ways we are very different. Your strengths (organization in particular) is my weakness. It is my weakness that bothers my DH greatly. What is frustrating is that I was extremely organized prior to marrying, and he was raised in a home where Mom did everything for her three kids (all boys) so he doesn't really help. And when he does, it is with much huffing and puffing about it, which is what my kids now do whenever they have to do their chores. It is obviously a learned behavior on their part.<BR/><BR/>As for the rest of it, having to work in the evenings, I may have to relive that soon. DH's work has informed his department that they will be restructuring how they get paid. It will mean that by June he may be making less than he was in the position he came from six months ago before he took this position. If that happens, and our economy keeps on the skids (which it will if this stimulus bill is passed) then I may be forced to work in the evenings. He isn't good with the kids - just plops them in front of the TV or computer while he sits around and plays his guitar. <BR/><BR/>The difference is that I am the one with a college degree and he isn't. He will not go to college, online or otherwise, because he will not give up his free time to do it. <BR/><BR/>I guess what I really want to say is YOU GO GIRL! You make a better life for yourself and your kids, regardless of what DH does. I know you will do it while following God's commands to be a shining witness to your husband in his areas of non-leadership. God will look out for your children, if you entrust them in His care. He is looking out for you, as is obvious by the clarity of thought He has given you in the next steps you are to take. It is obvious that He is planning something big for you. I'm anxious, as a regular reader of your blog, to see what becomes of your future. It always lifts me up to see how He cares for those around me, and how He orchestrates everything in His time. Blessings to you.Teacher/Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15751755993591184330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-39285917226291506502009-02-10T14:53:00.000-05:002009-02-10T14:53:00.000-05:00Oh, Jessica, you've been thru so much these past f...Oh, Jessica, you've been thru so much these past few months!! Just from what you're sharing, I think you're amazing to have accomplished so much in so little time. Maybe that has to do with the need to accomplish that much as quickly as possible, but I don't know if I'd have it in me! Forgive yourself for the things you think you've failed at!! Your kids will remember a mother who loved them fully and did everything she needed to do and everything she could do for them. They will look back on this and feel your love, not your failures.<BR/><BR/>Big ((hugs))!!<BR/><BR/>Kathy D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-47802258988255932172009-02-10T14:05:00.000-05:002009-02-10T14:05:00.000-05:00"it seems like your husband is the biggest hindran..."it seems like your husband is the biggest hindrance, obstacle, and negative part of your life. You should consider having a heart to heart."<BR/><BR/>Been there, done that...got the t-shirt. Unable to say more.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962142768868238733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35451298.post-41853098529881996352009-02-10T14:00:00.000-05:002009-02-10T14:00:00.000-05:00I hate to say this, but every time you write about...I hate to say this, but every time you write about your life outside of homeschooling (for the most part), it seems like your husband is the biggest hindrance, obstacle, and negative part of your life. You should consider having a heart to heart. I would be seriously PO'd if my husband was as unsupportive as you make yours out to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com