tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post4576950062116761770..comments2023-06-21T18:04:58.486+02:00Comments on juggling act of life: On labels and much more.cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15788508986252339771noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-74129618891634080722014-09-01T18:50:08.769+02:002014-09-01T18:50:08.769+02:00So well put...I have two little boys, a year apart...So well put...I have two little boys, a year apart.The oldest has special needs - with the youngest in Grade R and starting Grade One next year I've decided to start my in a special needs school next year as well.I think its the perfect time for my oldest as i see he hungers to be amongst other children.I'm glad they allow the nanny to go with as he is 7 and doesn't talk.<br /><br />You are a brave mommy and im so happy to have come across your blogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-55051634273099717132014-08-07T09:14:48.187+02:002014-08-07T09:14:48.187+02:00Thanks Di - I stand in awe of all you doThanks Di - I stand in awe of all you docathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788508986252339771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-51472258528037871552014-08-06T16:05:09.901+02:002014-08-06T16:05:09.901+02:00Rina you are an amazing mom. You always have your...Rina you are an amazing mom. You always have your kids backs - all of them especially L. You do what you believe is right for him and if others don't agree well,... frankly who cares? You know your boy best. You. No one else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-8648306592844537952014-08-06T14:56:27.392+02:002014-08-06T14:56:27.392+02:00Yes, we do the best that we can at any given time....Yes, we do the best that we can at any given time. Pointless to look back because you can't change the past. Focus on now and what is to come! xxBright Side of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025195022971411268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-15109383967775042252014-08-06T10:50:19.648+02:002014-08-06T10:50:19.648+02:00Would have loved to hear moreWould have loved to hear morecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788508986252339771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-45673067364254358482014-08-05T21:50:30.230+02:002014-08-05T21:50:30.230+02:00wow, what a journey you've walked from a few y...wow, what a journey you've walked from a few years ago to here! now! I love that you say the label is getting him all the help he needs. Too true!<br />xxxMarcia (123 blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15581613927187600748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-59310587747596659022014-08-05T20:25:50.945+02:002014-08-05T20:25:50.945+02:00Rina, we are on a similar journey, side by side on...Rina, we are on a similar journey, side by side on different continents. I see so many similarities in what you write about both of your boys, and my boys. :-) <br /><br />I totally understand what you mean about labels - we are in the same place. Some labels can be helpful to get services etc. and I worry about others' views of the labels getting in the way of what my boy will accomplish in life, due to others' incorrect impressions of his capabilities/aptitude. I would love to hear more about your decisions, diagnoses etc. on the private blog if you are comfortable sharing. Thanks for opening your heart. :-)Hopeful Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15339776324264791028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-20966698886460700282014-08-05T14:10:08.709+02:002014-08-05T14:10:08.709+02:00Rina, I get excited about where Leon is going. It...Rina, I get excited about where Leon is going. It takes a special kind of parent to prepare a special needs child to be well adjusted in life. <br /><br />Big hugs and holding thumbs xxAlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06788408309787331026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-6764869831128286942014-08-05T12:52:02.271+02:002014-08-05T12:52:02.271+02:00Special post this. I can see the love. I can feel ...Special post this. I can see the love. I can feel the guilt. But it really sounds like you are doing all you can.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00645501856133628248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-54882160215631588412014-08-05T10:16:58.205+02:002014-08-05T10:16:58.205+02:00Dit moes die moelikste besluit vir julle gewees he...Dit moes die moelikste besluit vir julle gewees het. Ek hou groot duim vas dat jy aanvaar word by die skool en dat hy baie beter doen. Sterkte.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01661707628432050942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-82312792403053103972014-08-05T09:36:53.308+02:002014-08-05T09:36:53.308+02:00it's so evident that you want to do what's...it's so evident that you want to do what's best and at the end of the day that is all you can do...and this just means he will get attention tailored to his needs and you can never go wrong with tailored attention, I say :)Fireboundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17949547559539674453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-56155550736496727642014-08-05T09:20:58.574+02:002014-08-05T09:20:58.574+02:00It must be very very difficult! I do believe you a...It must be very very difficult! I do believe you are making the right decision! <br />Thinking of you!Karen du Toithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17962536496240863886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-68417208885152689582014-08-05T08:59:23.566+02:002014-08-05T08:59:23.566+02:00Hi Rina,
I'm sure you are doing the right thi...Hi Rina,<br /><br />I'm sure you are doing the right thing. Its hard and of course all the questions and normal. I think you are showing just how much you really love him and that accepting him where he is is the ultimate expression of your love for him.<br /><br />So many comments, but just know you'll see him thriving. <br /><br />Be strong sweet lady - He has you, you boy and this entire situation in His hands -so you know you won't be going wrong.<br /><br />WendyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435812178629895806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-40822855443091911172014-08-05T08:56:52.183+02:002014-08-05T08:56:52.183+02:00Exactly - we try to find the fault in ourselvesExactly - we try to find the fault in ourselvescathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788508986252339771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-73308936385071288402014-08-05T08:56:20.158+02:002014-08-05T08:56:20.158+02:00Dankie vriendinDankie vriendincathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788508986252339771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-48170242062713046492014-08-05T05:31:00.089+02:002014-08-05T05:31:00.089+02:00I am very sure that you never take any decision li...I am very sure that you never take any decision lightly and always have all your children's best interest at heart. XxxLouisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03769265080218881774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-7295172230131547392014-08-04T21:51:53.705+02:002014-08-04T21:51:53.705+02:00You have to do what will allow him to thrive, and ...You have to do what will allow him to thrive, and it sounds like you're doing it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00111625953496244923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-85171512325337656722014-08-04T21:51:29.516+02:002014-08-04T21:51:29.516+02:00A very brave and positive post. I am proud of you...A very brave and positive post. I am proud of you and the way you are handling this. Remember, my darling friend...that you are always in my prayers xxxLynette Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00008748483680810943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-96587491148325252014-08-04T20:48:00.561+02:002014-08-04T20:48:00.561+02:00Thank you for sharing this. I think, as moms, our...Thank you for sharing this. I think, as moms, our first reaction to everything that is "wrong" with our children is, "is it my fault?" Admitting your child could be special needs is a brave move, and I hope everything works out with the new school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-51193526602820406392014-08-04T16:13:48.941+02:002014-08-04T16:13:48.941+02:00Thanks AngelThanks Angelcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788508986252339771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-75121973206563501942014-08-04T14:39:46.668+02:002014-08-04T14:39:46.668+02:00Holding thumbs that he gets in too! Holding thumbs that he gets in too! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-38618141495252543872014-08-04T13:17:30.150+02:002014-08-04T13:17:30.150+02:00Accepting that you are raising a special needs chi...Accepting that you are raising a special needs child is a very difficult hurdle for most parents - and I think doubly so when your child doesn't have a visible, physical disability.<br />Very nice read.AngelConradiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423318903817661244noreply@blogger.com