tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046625539658386950.post4965178850506126931..comments2010-04-14T19:49:34.291-07:00Comments on Held in Heaven's Hands: Learning Lessons YoungHeavenSenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00163131626105640654noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046625539658386950.post-82268539535776585682009-05-01T08:47:00.000-07:002009-05-01T08:47:00.000-07:00When I asked one of the teachers at SMS how she wa...When I asked one of the teachers at SMS how she was yesterday (in that casual I-am-acknowledging-that-we-are-both-in-the-same-room way, not in the hold-your-hands-and-look-into-your-eyes way), she replied, "I am blessed." I thought that was wonderful. It was so much more thought-provoking and spirit-uplifting than complaining about the rain or the last month of school craziness or simply saying, "Fine, thanks, and you?"<br /><br />I remembered that comment, and I felt blessed, when I read Robin's pieces. I finished "Learning Lessons Young" with tears in my eyes, and then I went on to read "Minimal Invasion" and wept for the loss of Robin's mom. <br /><br />The theme I found in both of these is the importance of being able to ask for help, from God and from one another. It takes such humility to accept that we cannot do it all and be it all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593625332707990421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046625539658386950.post-5406176914343386832009-04-29T06:12:00.000-07:002009-04-29T06:12:00.000-07:00Okay, type AAA hypertwit I-can-do-it-all supermom....Okay, type AAA hypertwit I-can-do-it-all supermom. I think it's time to take a deep breath and put things into perspective. I didn't really do well in school until I got to college, realized it was important and really hit it. I don't know, but I think I turned out okay! He doesn't have to like writing, but he does have to do it. Along with math and science, etc. He doesn't have to be the best student. It WILL be okay. As you know, it's only going to get more difficult in the next few years. But it will get better.<br /><br />HugsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494038644144684403noreply@blogger.com