Comments on: With A Heavy Heart http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/with-a-heavy-heart Menu Planning Tips, Recipes, and Fun with "The Menu Mom". Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:04:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: I Could Have Written That | Dine Without Whine Blog http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/with-a-heavy-heart/comment-page-1#comment-1254 I Could Have Written That | Dine Without Whine Blog Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:09:42 +0000 http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/?p=153#comment-1254 [...] Michele’s Post here and Kingdom Twindom’s post here with a call out for Bold Blogging. I have blogged boldly before… I vow to try to do that a bit more frequently this year.   How about you?  How [...] [...] Michele’s Post here and Kingdom Twindom’s post here with a call out for Bold Blogging. I have blogged boldly before… I vow to try to do that a bit more frequently this year.   How about you?  How [...]

]]> By: Aimee Bartis http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/with-a-heavy-heart/comment-page-1#comment-421 Aimee Bartis Sat, 30 May 2009 03:26:30 +0000 http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/?p=153#comment-421 Christine, Here in Texas we have a hospital called Scottish Rite and it's run by the Shiners organization. They do dsylexia testing for free with a doctor's referal. I don't know if they have other hospitals in other parts of the country but it might be worth checking out... Christine,
Here in Texas we have a hospital called Scottish Rite and it’s run by the Shiners organization. They do dsylexia testing for free with a doctor’s referal. I don’t know if they have other hospitals in other parts of the country but it might be worth checking out…

]]> By: Christine - "The Menu Mom" http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/with-a-heavy-heart/comment-page-1#comment-420 Christine - "The Menu Mom" Fri, 29 May 2009 16:37:01 +0000 http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/?p=153#comment-420 What's up with parents not wanting to discipline their kids? I know we can become defensive when we hear our child has done something wrong - but no kid is perfect! If my kid is doing something wrong (and I'm sure they do and will in the future) I want to be made aware of it... What’s up with parents not wanting to discipline their kids? I know we can become defensive when we hear our child has done something wrong – but no kid is perfect! If my kid is doing something wrong (and I’m sure they do and will in the future) I want to be made aware of it…

]]> By: Tishia Lee http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/with-a-heavy-heart/comment-page-1#comment-419 Tishia Lee Fri, 29 May 2009 16:26:51 +0000 http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/?p=153#comment-419 Thank you for being so open and honest about everything going on, it's not easy sharing personal things to this degree. Sending virtual hugs your way, sounds like you could definitely use some! I'm sure it's hard knowing that your child is suffering from Dyslexia but it's also got to be a relief finally having an answer. Reading this reminded me of my recent diagnosis with Bipolar...it was like finally I have an answer for everything that's been going on with me through out my life but on the other hand it was like oh jeez now I'm 'labeled' and feel like something is wrong with me. It's really sad that schools don't pay more attention to dyslexia especially considering the statistics that 1 in 7 people have some form of it. Schools are so easy to diagnose ADHD or ADD and want kids 'drugged' up but it would make more sense if they would spend more time and invest money in testing for other things. I've been through the whole my son being teased and picked on at school. I'm glad that talking to the parents was a good experience for you because when it happened to my son talking to the parent was a horrible experience. Thank you for being so open and honest about everything going on, it’s not easy sharing personal things to this degree. Sending virtual hugs your way, sounds like you could definitely use some!

I’m sure it’s hard knowing that your child is suffering from Dyslexia but it’s also got to be a relief finally having an answer. Reading this reminded me of my recent diagnosis with Bipolar…it was like finally I have an answer for everything that’s been going on with me through out my life but on the other hand it was like oh jeez now I’m ‘labeled’ and feel like something is wrong with me. It’s really sad that schools don’t pay more attention to dyslexia especially considering the statistics that 1 in 7 people have some form of it. Schools are so easy to diagnose ADHD or ADD and want kids ‘drugged’ up but it would make more sense if they would spend more time and invest money in testing for other things.

I’ve been through the whole my son being teased and picked on at school. I’m glad that talking to the parents was a good experience for you because when it happened to my son talking to the parent was a horrible experience.

]]> By: h_borgers http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/with-a-heavy-heart/comment-page-1#comment-414 h_borgers Fri, 29 May 2009 02:06:31 +0000 http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/?p=153#comment-414 I love being your BFF!! I love being your BFF!!

]]> By: Misty http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/with-a-heavy-heart/comment-page-1#comment-412 Misty Thu, 28 May 2009 16:37:51 +0000 http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/?p=153#comment-412 Well said! If you and I were neighbors we would be best friends probably. I have dyslexia and was not diagnosed until college and I was failing all my tests. If someone were to talk to me, or I write an essay answer, I knew all the answers, but to put my answer on a scan-tron (color in the dots) and read the multiple answers, I just couldn't do it. And remember Patton was dyslexic and look at how he rised to the occasion when needed in the military! There are so many things out there to help and do not cost hardly anything at all. For me it was learning a few tricks to keep things straight and learn how to write things down for me to keep things organized in my head. My son is also teased in school and I thought you handled your situation beautifully. Unfortunately, I am not so lucky with talking with the parents. They were not as open. I pray for guidance and hope next year is much better for Noah. I know God is watching and there is something He is trying to teach us. My thoughts and prayers are with you! I loved the honesty! Well said! If you and I were neighbors we would be best friends probably. I have dyslexia and was not diagnosed until college and I was failing all my tests. If someone were to talk to me, or I write an essay answer, I knew all the answers, but to put my answer on a scan-tron (color in the dots) and read the multiple answers, I just couldn’t do it. And remember Patton was dyslexic and look at how he rised to the occasion when needed in the military! There are so many things out there to help and do not cost hardly anything at all. For me it was learning a few tricks to keep things straight and learn how to write things down for me to keep things organized in my head. My son is also teased in school and I thought you handled your situation beautifully. Unfortunately, I am not so lucky with talking with the parents. They were not as open. I pray for guidance and hope next year is much better for Noah. I know God is watching and there is something He is trying to teach us. My thoughts and prayers are with you! I loved the honesty!

]]> By: Bethany http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/with-a-heavy-heart/comment-page-1#comment-409 Bethany Wed, 27 May 2009 15:48:41 +0000 http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/?p=153#comment-409 Thanks for sharing. :) You have some wonderful points here that should be voiced more often. It's tough to open up and let others know when you're having a rough time, but it's good for you as well...you have been able to lift the weight a bit, and now have others behind to encourage you! So...well done...and ((hugs))! I sincerely hope this week is a much better one for you and your loved ones. :) Thanks for sharing. :) You have some wonderful points here that should be voiced more often. It’s tough to open up and let others know when you’re having a rough time, but it’s good for you as well…you have been able to lift the weight a bit, and now have others behind to encourage you! So…well done…and ((hugs))! I sincerely hope this week is a much better one for you and your loved ones. :)

]]> By: Playground for Parents http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/with-a-heavy-heart/comment-page-1#comment-407 Playground for Parents Wed, 27 May 2009 06:19:09 +0000 http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/blog/?p=153#comment-407 Whew! You did it, mama! ;-) First time here, and just wanted to say you can take a deep breath now for getting through that one! You were vulnerable and truthful. Kudos to you for taking IMMEDIATE action with those boys who were teasing your son. You did EXACTLY what you should've done, especially in the wake of the recent deaths of the 11 year olds, two gorgeous boys who hung themselves b/c they were called "gay" by bullies at school (it was on Oprah, and I wrote about it on my blog as well). Best of luck to you through your mothering journey, and with your blog. Nina Whew! You did it, mama! ;-) First time here, and just wanted to say you can take a deep breath now for getting through that one! You were vulnerable and truthful.
Kudos to you for taking IMMEDIATE action with those boys who were teasing your son. You did EXACTLY what you should’ve done, especially in the wake of the recent deaths of the 11 year olds, two gorgeous boys who hung themselves b/c they were called “gay” by bullies at school (it was on Oprah, and I wrote about it on my blog as well).
Best of luck to you through your mothering journey, and with your blog.
Nina

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