tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344728661943530832.post8017766718243446448..comments2023-11-02T12:09:06.531-04:00Comments on Cleverly Disguised as a Responsible Adult: When Good isn't Good EnoughUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344728661943530832.post-32635899393579823182009-05-07T16:48:00.000-04:002009-05-07T16:48:00.000-04:00Aw, Katie you said it best! :) I couldn't agree mo...Aw, Katie you said it best! :) I couldn't agree more: follow your heart and don't give a second thought to what other people think. The people that really love you and care about you also trust you to make the best decision for your kids. Russell and I are behind you and Mike all the way :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344728661943530832.post-37905274159688400422009-05-06T07:48:00.000-04:002009-05-06T07:48:00.000-04:00Poor Kat - what a lot of tough decisions you have ...Poor Kat - what a lot of tough decisions you have on your plate! If it's any help at all, I'll add my thoughts.<br /><br />I teach Year 1 (5-6 year olds) here in England, and we have a lovely time together. At the beginning of the year, none of them could read - now all of them can read! It's so exciting! I have lots of faith in the education system we have here, and I know that the school I teach in sets very high standards for teaching and learning. Having said that...<br /><br />Ruth and I are planning to have a family of our own, and I am completely torn up (already!) over the issue of schooling. <br /><br />Do my children make good progress with me? Yes. Do I think they would achieve even more if I could spend more one-to-one or small group time with them? Yes. <br /><br />I also have several children who are ready academically for the work we do, but are quiet and sensitive, and I have to work extra hard not to lose them in the 'rough and tumble' of classroom life.<br /><br />I know it's easy for me to say, but I think you should listen to your heart and go for it! You know your son, and you know what is best for him.<br /><br />I'm reading a book right now called 'Why is God Laughing?' by Deepak Chopra. In it, he talks about how fear is the most limiting force in our lives. That from our very earliest life, we live with fear and allow our fears to direct the path we take. If we could just overcome the whispering voice of fear, we would achieve greatness and closeness to God the likes of which we can only imagine.<br /><br />That really resonates with me, and I am working hard to be fear-less (and not always winning!). I hope you will listen to the conclusions you are clearly being guided to, and tell fear to get on the next train out!<br /><br />We will pray for you and your family as always ... and can't wait to see you this summer!<br /><br />Love<br />Katie<br />xR and K Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07014352299212690202noreply@blogger.com