In this video, Sir Ken Robinson takes on reforming public education, marginalized learners, academic vs. non-academic students, over-medicated ADHD kids, industrialization with in the public school model, and standardization. I post it here because it has a lot to do with the reasons why I continue to educate my children at home.
Have a look and we can discuss in the comments.
All is well. I think.
Last night I had a chance to talk with my lovely friend. No, I didn’t’ have to drive up to her place to track her down like I thought I would have to do. Found her at our Wednesday church night.
I can’t remember the last time I was so excited to see anyone. It’s been ages since she’s been out to church during the week.
We talked. The first words out of my mouth: I love you. And I didn’t have to say any of the things I rehearsed in my head because she beat me to it. So no heated conversation, no denial, no anger. All tears happy ones.
This whole situation could have gotten ugly fast so I feel like I dodged a relationship-killing bullet with such a good outcome. But keep praying if you think of her. I know I will be. She knows she can’t drink, wants to stop this mistake before it turns into a mountain, yet the stresses remain in her life. I told her to call me or just show up at my house anytime, for whatever reason. She’s a grown up and I can’t put her in a time out, right?
She’s okay, but needs more healing and strength.
Thanks to everyone who offered advice.
She’s drinking.
Again.
And she shouldn’t be. She can’t.
Alcohol is her Kyptonite and she’s going to self destruct. Her marriage, her kids, homeschooling. Her faith. It can’t stand up to this burden. Already she is slipping away from me. Won’t call. Won’t message back on Facebook. Church attendance? Near zilch.
I’m part mad, part crushed. I love her. I want her to walk in victory, florish in her mothering, walk with Him, enjoying all the gifts she has to offer our community.
And you know what? I’m tired of watching people I care about – those believers I count on being there – fade away, overcome by the trappings of the world, falling prey to the wolves seeking to devour.
What should I do?
Does anyone have any advice for me? Should I confront her? Let her family handle it. Just let her go it alone.
Please don’t tell me to pray. I am praying. Like I said, I’m tired of watching friends self destruct.
Anyone?