Introduction Take Two :-)

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  • Jen
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    Hello!

    (For some reason my first introduction didn’t post correctly, so here’s another go.:-) ) I’ve been a lurker here for several years and thought it was time I introduced myself. I’m a homeschool graduate now homeschooling my own 8 children – 4 boys and 4 girls – ages 11- 6 months. I’ve studied and loved Charlotte Mason’s wonderful and wise ideas since my oldest was 4 or 5. (I’ve written a bit more about that here: http://www.noblewomanhood.com/2011/biblical-homeschooling-the-trivium-and-charlotte-mason-3/)

    Implementing them has been a bit more of a challenge as I’ve struggled with severe adrenal fatigue over the past five years and all my lovely homeschool plans were laid aside as survival mode took precedence. (I wrote a bit more on that last year as well: http://www.noblewomanhood.com/2011/when-thou-liest-down/) We’ve definitely had to focus more on lots of real life learning with academics squeezed in here and there whenever we could fit them. (The Lord has been so faithful as He has taught us some much needed lessons that weren’t in MY original plans. :-)) I’ve been shocked (and so thankful) at all the children have managed to learn and absorb in spite of lacking more disciplined studies. (We have majored in Nature Study and lots of Outside Time ;-))

    I’m deep in school planning again though (The SCM Organizer is PERFECT for our family) as my health, though still a challenge, has been at a manageable level this year and I’m hoping and praying that we will be able to focus more on academics (CM style :-)) for awhile and less on simply surviving.

    I’ve enjoyed many of your conversations on these forums, have learned a lot from you all and hope to learn more.

    God bless,
    Jen

    Welcome Jen! Glad to have you after all these years. 🙂

    RobinP
    Participant

    Welcome, Jen.  If you’ve been lurking, you know what a wonderful supportive group this is.  I’ll be praying for your health.  It’s comforting to know that the Holy Spirit is our teacher and that our children are learning in spite of our weaknesses and that He comes alongside us as well and does through us what we’d never be able to do on our own.

    Blessings

    JennNC
    Participant

    It’s good to meet you… I always enjoy hearing about the experiences of homeschool graduates homeschooling their own children. Welcome! 🙂

    ~Jenn

    momto2blessings
    Participant

    Welcome, Jen!  Good to have you here:)  Gina

    Questa7
    Member

    Welcome! Nice to meet you!

    JenniferM
    Participant

    Welcome, Jen!  Sounds like you have a lot of wisdom and experience to offer!!

    Jennifer

    Carolyn
    Participant

    Welcome Jen!  I look forward to checking out your links during quiet/nap time:)

    clay1416
    Participant

    Welcome!

    my3boys
    Participant

    Welcome to the forum!

    coralloyd
    Participant

    Fellow homeschool graduate saying, “Hi and welcome!”

    2flowerboys
    Participant

    Great to have you here! I suffer from Adrenal Fatigue and Hashimotos. I have been struggling for 3 yrs! It gets daunting at times! I read your post on your blog! And I thank you for it!

    Recently struggling w/ bad times right now..and feeling a little worthless!

    Blessings

    blue j
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    Welcome, Jen!  So nice to meet you.  I also deal with severe Adrenal Fatigue, thyroid issues, etc.  However, I am very thankful that things are getting better for me.  I will pray for this for you and 2flowerboys as well. 🙂

    Pax,

    ~jacqleene
    Wife of P for 23 years
    Homeschooling Mom to LA – 22 (graduate of both homeschool & college), R – 20 (our other hs grad), H – almost 18, L – 15, and A – 11

    missceegee
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    Welcome, Jen. I’m another mom recently diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and Adrenal Fatigue. Welcome to this wonderful forum. 

    Christie

    2flowerboys
    Participant

    Thanks Jacqleene!

    Maybe we should start a club..the H.A.M. club! Hashimoto/Adrenals/Moms !! Gotta laugh sometimes..for I feel like crying too much!!

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