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By: Dine and Dish » Hugs for Comfort (Recipe: Broccoli and Chicken Noodle Soup)

Dine and Dish » Hugs for Comfort (Recipe: Broccoli and Chicken Noodle Soup) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:02:24 +0000

[…] know I have mentioned this before, but my seven year old is a great kid. He is extremely well behaved at school, he is a nice friend, […]

By: mamabella

mamabella — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:48:39 +0000

I, too, sit here with a heavy heart after a night of holding my 8-year-old son while he cried. He is lonely on the playground due to his not being able to get his morning work done, he has to stay inside until he finishes it. By the time he goes out, everyone is paired up and playing. He is in his own child with his own ideas and thoughts about things and is content to entertain himself; however, he is heartbroken at being alone all of the time. He plays basketball and baseball. He is an only child – much to my heartbreak. When I ask if he wants to have someone over, he normally just shrugs. He is a one-friend kind of kid and if that friend is out or playing with someone else he is lost. I am glad to see that I am not the only one whose heart breaks at the loneliness of their child.

By: Easier Than Falling Off a Log » Garlic-Shrimp Pasta

Easier Than Falling Off a Log » Garlic-Shrimp Pasta — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:26:09 +0000

[…] recipe is from Dine and Dish, which I love, obviously. I eighthed the recipe since it was only for me and not for a whole big […]

By: Dine and Dish » A Gift for Every Mom on the Block (and Pie Crust Cookies)

Dine and Dish » A Gift for Every Mom on the Block (and Pie Crust Cookies) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:01:24 +0000

[…] and Donuts…and Graham Crackers stopped by my blog and commented on my post about Jacob, Parenting With a Heavy Heart. That day, I took a look at her blog and was intrigued by a parenting book she had reviewed on her […]

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:26:24 +0000

Hi. I just found this post while randomly wandering through food blogs, and felt I had to comment. Your description of Jacob’s experiences in elementary school sounds exactly like what I was like as a kid. I didn’t talk much, got picked on by some of the kids on the playground, cried because I didn’t fit in, and even had one of the teachers ask if I had “problems at home” because I was so quiet. But once I hit middleschool I started getting exposed to a wider pool of people, and started making friends. By highschool I had a pretty steady (albeit quiet) social life, and was perfectly happy on that front. And from what I hear, that’s pretty typical of the kids that are a little strange (strange in that awesome, geeky way I mean ;). So, hard as it is, it will almost certainly get better for him as he grows up. 🙂

By: AnneMarieZ

AnneMarieZ — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:41:11 +0000

I completely understand. My oldest, 8, is a great kiddo and at the end of 2nd grade I found out she was walking around the playground crying!!! ugh! my heart broke.. why?? why was she so sad and being by herself?? it was all due to one little girl who bullied.. she still considers this little girl a friend.. boy. talk about turning the other cheek.. it killed me... she will learn... the hard way I am afraid... so sorry to hear your boy is so sad.. I will pray for him too. AnneMarieZs last blog post..Tips For An Exceptional, Superb & Powerful Life

By: Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:32:37 +0000

I know exactly what you are feeling. My son is the same way. He is now in 5th grade, but he still struggles. Luckily he goes to a small Catholic school and the children are pretty open minded. He does not have a real friend in his class. I want so much to fix it for him, but I cannot. The principal, a nun, is very good with him. She builds him up and he loves her. All the kids respect her. I just spoke to her last week about this (again). She has assured me that he will be fine and that some people just struggle with these things and they find their way. Hopefully it builds character, keep the conversation going. That is the best way for him to get into the habit of talking about it and keep your eyes open for depression. Best of Luck! Kristen Kristens last blog post..Herbed POPCORN

By: Jill@SimpleDailyRecipes.com

Jill@SimpleDailyRecipes.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:04:40 +0000

Have you considered home education?

I’m not suggesting you remove him from the world. That’s not the point of home education.

In the words of our fine new President, “yes, you can change” his environment and surround him with like minded children. There are THOUSANDS of home educated families out there raising awesome citizens like your Jacob.

Home education nurtures the child’s desires to explore our world, grow real & lasting friendships, and learn to become a true, self educated, self motivated leaders.

No one and nothing grows when left in the dark. Don’t depend on a system to truly educate Jacob. Drop kick the static & noise.

God gave Jacob an awesome Mom & Dad to rear him. Step up and step out. Give Jacob the opportunities to grow with the gifts to which God has blessed him. Give him the life that fine tunes his mind & heart to be the servant leader he was born to be.

Pray, ask God Himself, what way Jacob should go. God has BIG plans for him, and HE needs your parenting to get him there.

Written with all my heart,
Jill

p.s. I won’t debate pros & cons.

The truth is the truth, regardless of who believes.