Beyond Surviving Homeschooling

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Comment by Gretchen on July 1, 2009 at 10:45am

hello everyone, I am Gretchen, homeschooling Christian mom living with lower back pain (L3 herniation), panic/anxiety, depression, prediabetes, psoriasis and a meriad of other ailments, but blessed to be alive and able to praise God.

Comment by Danielle Blazer on April 14, 2009 at 10:16am

Hi Revonda,

I have used Sonlight curriculum and found that with being sick it really is essential to have all the planning done, and done so well, for me. My oldest is 10, but she already does most of her work on her own, and I just check it, so it's very student friendly that way. I just add some supplemental things to her list of things to do and we're good to go - no grading, no teacher prep.

Love,
Danielle

Comment by Lisa Copen on April 11, 2009 at 4:20pm

Great article over at http://thehomeschoolclassroom.blogspot.com with tips for homeschooling moms with chronic illness. Am also sending out a twitter post Monday that says (see below) If you Tweet or are on Facebook pass it along so we can reach more moms. Thanks, friends!

Are you a homeschooler w/ a chronic illness? Rest Ministries has great Christian support for women who "do it all" at http://ow.ly/2CUP

Comment by Revonda Smith on April 9, 2009 at 10:43pm

Hi, I have been looking for a place like this for some time!! I have homeschooled my 13 year old son since day one. I have intractable daily migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, EBV, deg. joint disease, interstitial cystitis ,arthritis in my back and hip and sleep apnea- just to name a few. I would love to hear from others on how they deal with daily severe chronic pain and homeschool, clean the house, cook...... I am now looking for any ideas of curriculum where it is more student paced. Has anyone used any of the online curriculum where they do all the grading and stuff?

Comment by Debbi Farmer on January 29, 2009 at 3:29pm

Hi Julia and welcome to "Beyond Surviving Homeschool"! Sorry you had to join us because of illness, but you have found others here who understand the challenges of homeschooling with illness. If you need any thing from this group or our sister groups at:
http://beyondsurvivinghomeschool.yuku.com/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beyond_surviving_homeschool/

just let us know...

Comment by Julia on January 21, 2009 at 8:27pm

Hi. I'm a hs mom to a 5 & 7 y.o., and I was recently (FINALLY!) diagnosed with CFS. I was wondering where are the others who do hs and struggle with such a challenge, b/c I'm sure there are some. Well, here you are! I look forward to the sharing of ideas and encouragement here. I'm already encouraged to read of struggles with starting in the AM, or trying to make it through the day. And the guilt. It's good just to know other people share my struggles.

Comment by Debbi Farmer on January 21, 2009 at 5:52am

Hello all!! And Hi Joey!!

It has been awhile since I updated this page...so thought I'd send through a note...
"Beyond Surviving Homeschool" has been busy...
You can find us:
http://beyondsurvivinghomeschool.yuku.com/ groups.yahoo.com/group/beyond_surviving_homeschool/

If you have a question about curriculum, homeschooling, or just a question about illness or support...go to the "yuku" site and get a free user-name and password so you can ask at the boards and there will be lady's there who will help the best they can...
Hope to see everyone there....

Comment by Joyce on November 20, 2008 at 2:06pm

Welcome! I hope you can find encouragement here, and if necessary help with any problems. I've been hs for 11 years with 3 daughters. They are all good helpers, and it is a blessing to have them. My husband is a big help, though he gets discouraged and tends to see the glass as 1/2 empty. He is very much afraid of what lupus has done to me the past 14 years, though I think I've gotten off pretty easy without any kidney problems.

Comment by Kelly on November 19, 2008 at 11:20pm

I am a mother of 5 (ages 18-4). I am currently homeschooling 4. I have been suffering with chronic pain (back) for several years, as well as, fibromyalgia. Some days are pretty good. Some days are not good at all. We are in our 12th year of hs, so we have the routine down fairly well. My kids are very supportive of me and extremely good about taking care of things, if I need them too. My 18 yr. old son is living on his own. My 15 yr. old son is a huge help. I have a 10 yr, old daughter, a 7 yr. old son and a 4 year old daughter. They are all very understandable. My husband is a huge help, as well. He is very supportive, so I am extremely blessed by God. I would like to join this blog, if I may. Thank you Kelly

Comment by Sherri on August 17, 2008 at 10:11pm

I've have Sjogren's Syndrome, Lupus, RA, and hypothyroidism for 8+ years, adn I've been homeschooling my three kids since the beginning (ages 10, 8. and 7). Right now I'm in a huge flare, and I'm looking for support and encouragement to make it.