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Posted by Skaterella - Jun 2, 2012 - 4:08pm
my kids are not doing well. i'm heartbroken. this is basically a plea for some kind words. 
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hippiechick
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Posted: Jun 4, 2012 - 6:57am

Loving unconditionally is the only thing that is important.
helenofjoy
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Posted: Jun 3, 2012 - 11:09am

My heart goes out to you.  You've been given some good words here by people who have lived long lives and have learned much.  You are a mother and because you are a mother, you must know you have strength's you may not be aware of.  Keep love and kindness in your heart and in your words and deeds.  Your children are fortunate to have a mother who is capable of loving them and cares what happens to them.  Some things are larger than what we can handle alone.  Do not judge yourself as lacking when this happens, and it will happen again and again as you grow to become an old wise woman.  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

{#Meditate}


Alexandra

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Posted: Jun 3, 2012 - 10:17am

I know you are doing your best. I know you love your children. And I also know times can get pretty rough, no matter what we try or do. Hang on...and know that lots of love, support, and hope are coming your way.
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Posted: Jun 3, 2012 - 9:03am

oh, sweetie
vent when you can...i wish i could do more for you.
 
hippiechick
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Posted: Jun 3, 2012 - 7:17am

Lots of families hit the same place. The goal is to work through it, and by doing so, come out on the other side more enlightened. You are MOM, you are strong!  {#War}
Antigone

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Posted: Jun 3, 2012 - 7:15am

Oh, there aren't enough kind words to express my feelings.

Hang in there.
meower

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Posted: Jun 3, 2012 - 6:04am


AliGator

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Posted: Jun 2, 2012 - 8:14pm

What Scott said.

And give your kids lots of love.

Hang in there.  
ScottN
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Posted: Jun 2, 2012 - 7:27pm

Make the best decisions you can with the info you have and have faith you have done the right thing.  Very best wishes for a fortunate outcome. {#Hug}
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Posted: Jun 2, 2012 - 7:08pm

I hope everything turns out alright.{#Hug}
hippiechick
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Posted: Jun 2, 2012 - 6:34pm

This too shall pass. I am sure you are doing the best you can. Hang in there Sistah!  {#Hug}
kurtster
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Posted: Jun 2, 2012 - 5:16pm

Our kids do not always reflect our wishes, prayers and hopes.

A parent should never judge themselves as the sole influence on their childrens' actions or performance.

Children will bring tears of joy and sadness to their parent, sometimes unevenly and unpredictably.

Children do not always allow time for measured responses, sometimes they are in situations or predicaments that require immediate action.  Parents shouldn't blame themselves for making hasty decisions when faced with no time to think and should not judge themselves based on those hasty decisions.  Emotions and intentions blind a parent sometimes, but that is only natural and forgivable.

As long as a parent is still willing to be there when needed, they are still being good parents.

Parents will always be faced with the challenges of balancing work, time and money and the needs of their children and themselves.  A parent must always take care of themselves so that they can take care of those that depend on them.  That is a selfless act.  All that we can do is hope that we are doing the right thing and in the end, it all works out.

  from one who has lived through the world of IEP's and all that goes with it.

And OV has offered wonderful words as well.  A parent is the center and source of unconditional love.  Take heart, being a parent is one of the hardest things to be in life and also the most rewarding.
oldviolin
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Posted: Jun 2, 2012 - 4:47pm

Without knowing any details let me say that there is nothing in this world in any manner of strife that God hasn't given us the courage, intelligence, and will to work through it if we'll only approach every situation with forgiveness and unconditional love. It seems trite if not pious to make a point of saying so, and I don't mean to offend in any way, especially if you're not quite square on the God thing. In any case, from my point of view and with my own life failures in tow, I am confident that what I tell you is the truth through and through. I'm so very sorry you're suffering so. I'm not so fortunate as to be a Father, but if I were I can't imagine a more vulnerable position to be in than where my children were in trouble in any way. You are not helpless, however. Listen to what I tell you. Be patient with yourself. {#Good-vibes}
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Posted: Jun 2, 2012 - 4:32pm

{#Hug} i wish i knew what to say {#Hug}