On to healthy living......

[wilderness01]

Thanks Doreen.

 

[jodistar]

Wow, Wilderness you have been through so much! I can't believe that Napoleon guy. Well, good luck with the new parish - I will be thinking of you.

Jodi

 

[Strings]

Wilderness,

I hope that you get your kids into the other school. Education should be fun. I would definately raise a stink with the archdiocese. They need to know how ineffectual the principal is.

You are a great mom, and I know you will get your kids through this. Wilderness, I'm worried about you. I am very impressed that you aren't turning to food, and working out instead. However, you need to eat. You will make yourself ill. The stress, lack of sleep, and workout are going to wear you out. Please try to get adequate sleep and nutrition this weekend. Mom lecture over.
Beth

 

[traceycooper]

Hi wilderness,
i hope you can resolve these problems soon, all this stress is not good! Take Care XX

 

[LAinSEA]

Wilderness:

I am so glad to hear that your family may have options, even if it does mean a much longer drive to school for your kids. They are the most important thing right now. It is difficult to understand why other parents are not demanding changes at this school though. Just paying tuition is not enough to insure that their children are getting a decent, respectful education.

Keep using exercise for stress relief - you have such amazing strength and willpower.

-Laurie

 

[Strings]

Hi Wilderness,

I hope you are enjoying your weekend. How are you feeling?

Beth

 

[wilderness01]

Hi all,

 

[wilderness01]

So I am snapping under the pressure. I really am not hungry but needed to grab something quick this am so I had 1/2 slice of homemade apple pie. I will have something healthy for lunch.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi wilderness,

I'm glad to hear that you had a great school reunion! You had a great time and got some wonderful compliments as well. Woohoo!

I want you to know that we are praying for you and asking God to give you His strength and His peace this day. Please take good care of you and know that your WISH friends are here for you!

,
Tracy

 

[DoeWDW]

Wilderness, I'm adding my prayers for your meeting with the new principal and a good resolution for the school situation. You are an amazing woman and I'm proud of you for sticking up for your kids! Even if Napolean went away, it sounds like some of the teachers are not the best for the kids. Once the kids are at a new and better school, they'll thank you for moving them. The transition might be a little difficult but kids are amazingly resilient - they'll do just fine!

Sending you and best wishes for a wonderful day with good news about the neighboring Catholic school!

 

[geetey]

Hi Wilderness!
I was stopping by your thread after your nice welcome to the Journal board and did a little reading to catch up on you.

to you! Having just switched my kids from one Catholic school to another, I can feel your pain! It is awful the things that can be happening in our schools, isn't it? We interviewed 4 different schools before we found the one we felt was the best fit. Despite living outside the boundaries, and having to drive further than most to our current school, we are SO happy with our decision! Even though the kids miss their friends, even they admit this school is so much better than their old school. No need to clog your journal with details - pm me if you like. Just know to trust your gut instincts. Ask LOTS of questions. Get a tour of the facility. God will help you find the right place for your family.

BTW, woo hooo on your reunion! It sounds like it was a smashing success!

 

[Strings]

Hi Wilderness,

I hope the meeting with the princip[al went well. What is your impression of the school? Did your kids go with you?

I wouldn't woory too much over the apple pie. You have been doing some major workouts lately.

Your reunion sounded wondeful. Just what you needed. It is weird running into old boyfrieds. I'm glad you had a good time. I'm going to take over your journal, so I can make you laugh.

Won and I were the first to arrive for the prenuptual class my church required. Every couple getting married that year had to attend. Please keep in mind that my dad is a deacon, and helped teach the class. In walks my ex, Keith, with his fiancee, Katie. Katie hated me in high school, and apparently still did. Next comes Scott, ex number 2 who also happens to be Keith's brother. Ok, I'm really uncomfprtable at this point, and Won is loving every second of it. Last but not least, is Matt, yep, ex #3. His partner has no clue who I am ,but Matt gives me a huge hug and starts running his mouth. She gets more and more upset. Won is grinning ear to ear.(I had to drag him to the class, he thought it would be boring,) For 6 hours I am in a room with my father, a priest, and every man I had ever fooled around with. Quite possibly the most embarrrassing and uncomfartable day of my life.

Hope you got a laugh,
Beth

 

[wilderness01]

Thanks Beth for the smile.

 

[vald1977]

Please know that you are in my prayers Wilderness. You are doing the RIGHT thing and I respect you greatly for that. Try and get some rest.

 

[AuroraluvsPhillip]

Wilderness,

Don't worry about the journals. Take care of you and your family right now. My prayers go out to you over this difficult situation. You are doing the right thing. And I thought abuse in Catholic schools was just a bad memory from my childhood!

 

[Strings]

Hi Wilderness,

I am so sorry that the school yesterday didn't measure up. I know how concerned and frustrated you are. I think you definately need to get your kids out of that school. Have you contacted the archdiocese yet? It may be time. Regardless of your children being taken out of that school, the principal needs to go. She tolerates abuse to children, and that is wrong. Like I said, the Church can't handle more bad publicity.

I hope you managed to rest last night. You are running on empty, my friend. I am worried about you. Even of you have to take something to help you sleep, do it. You need the rest.

I hope today is a better day. I also hope that the next school is perfect for your family. I'll be praying for you.
Beth

 

[traceycooper]

Hi wilderness, i'm so sorry you are having so much stress, try to take care of yourself and your family, dont let this man have the satisfaction of knowing he's got to you too, things WILL work out in the end and everything happens for a reason.
Sending some hugs

 

[DoeWDW]

Dear Wilderness, I am agreeing with Beth. You are drained. You need some rest and soon! You cannot make the best decisions while running on empty. Take something to help you sleep if you're not resting properly.

Take a deep breath. Relax your muscles. I bet you're tense and don't even realize it.

Now, this is going to sound uncaring but I don't mean it that way, OK? I have a lot of respect for you as a person and as a mom. Your kids have managed to do OK in this school for this long. I know that you want them in a better environment, but it may take a little time to find the right one. It may even take another month or two. This may not be a sprint, but more like a mile run. What I'm trying to say is, pace yourself, take your time. Don't get so frazzled and exhausted that you are not able to think clearly.

Please do what you can to relax and take extra good care of you today. Think through all your options one more time. Check the phone book for other private schools in the area, even if they are not necessarily Catholic. I'm sure the right situation will present itself.

I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. Best wishes for a day that is restful.

 

[sharoncity]

Just wanted to offer you my support Wilderness! You have really been through the ringer with this school. My children also go to a Catholic school. No, its not perfect, but I think it is a positive experience for them overall. What I will say is that I find it amazing that we as parents pay all this money to send our kids there and yet our voices aren't heard. Sounds to me like Napolean donates big money and thats why they don't want to offend him. (At least thats how it works at our school.... )But we don't have anyone near as bad as that that I am aware of. Please be strong, keep an open mind when you look at these other schools, and pray that the Lord will help guide you. I will include you and your family in my prayers as well.

Take good care of you - you're worth it!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[septbride2002]

Hey Girl! Just catching up on your journal. What kind of abuse are we talking about with this particular teacher?

Most schools have someone above the principal that they report to - have you tried talking to them regarding your complaints. And ya know what I always finds work - threaten to contact the local newspaper.

~Amanda