School has started and there have been mixed emotions over it.
Anna was certain she would hate school but found it to be fun. She still resists some of the hard work of learning but I am trying to make it as palatable as possible.
Sarah is really missing going to a classroom, a lot of friends have told her that the first day back was the best day ever! This of course did not help her spirits. Her main reason for agreeing to homeschool/cyber was because she knew she would be getting a lap top computer. It has not arrived and so that has driven her spirits even lower. The books she received are very thick and exhaustive. So I am seeking wisdom from the Lord as to how to encourage her and lift her spirits while hanging tough about getting the work done. She is a very social person so I really need to find her an outlet that is safe and productive!
Martha is really suffering from her back condition and has opted out of a procedure to place an electric stimulator into her back to kill the pain. It would entail a surgery at least every 2 years to change the batteries. The device also has been known to move and become ineffective after being placed. She also found that she has more conjoined nerves and a conjoined kidney. The outlook for these conditions are uncertain but we can only pray and hope for a more pain free life for her.
I hope your week has started well and that Lord is in all you do!