::chubcheeka::
Our friend Michael graciously fought traffic at 6:00 am to come and watch Luke while Rob, Leila and I schlepped to the dreaded IEP. There were 16 in attendance (not including Leila). It's so difficult to sit at a table with 16 other professionals listening to all the delays they've found in your child. We listened to each report verbatim (each being at least 5 pages). Then we listened to the goals of each side. We were hoping to have an offer of services before we left but didn't make it that far. We'll have to wait for the meeting set for Monday the 12th. School break starts the 16th so we're getting close to needing to come to an agreement.
After we drove up to the school today and before walking into the conference room Rob said, "There's no way Luke is coming here." It's not because we're snobs. It's because there is no reason why any child should have to go there. No excuse for schools like this in the richest country on earth. Trust me you'd feel the same way if it were you're child. Trust me.
Oh and our knight in shining armour, the one I told you about a few posts ago who was supposed to call the night before and help us out with what to do at the IEP, the one who we were so excited about because he had all the answers and seemed to know what was going on in Luke's brain...never called. Ugg. I'm sure he had a good excuse. Right? *sigh*
We go through cycles of frustration, sadness, anger, optimism, hope and back again, each day. Last night Rob and I held hands and sobbed. It hurts.
Uplifting post heh?
One of my new favorite blogs.
My Chubbycheeka:
After we drove up to the school today and before walking into the conference room Rob said, "There's no way Luke is coming here." It's not because we're snobs. It's because there is no reason why any child should have to go there. No excuse for schools like this in the richest country on earth. Trust me you'd feel the same way if it were you're child. Trust me.
Oh and our knight in shining armour, the one I told you about a few posts ago who was supposed to call the night before and help us out with what to do at the IEP, the one who we were so excited about because he had all the answers and seemed to know what was going on in Luke's brain...never called. Ugg. I'm sure he had a good excuse. Right? *sigh*
We go through cycles of frustration, sadness, anger, optimism, hope and back again, each day. Last night Rob and I held hands and sobbed. It hurts.
Uplifting post heh?
One of my new favorite blogs.
My Chubbycheeka:
posted by Gina at 3:11 PM
15 Comments:
Ooh, I could just eat her up! What a delicious baby!!!!
Sorry about the school thing. It's so hard to do the best for your kids when there are so many people involved. I think this is the point where "it takes a village" breaks down, doncha think?
Thanks Sarah. Tis true and sad.
That's why we are considering homeschooling next year!
I feel your pain, and our prayers are with you.
Doug
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Sorry to hear that the IEP didnt progress as you had hoped for and that the school is less than desirable :(
TWM is quite the spunky guy :) One is never quite sure what he's going to blog about...heh
Truly,
Insanity Infusion
sweet baby! so sorry that the dr.? guy never called you guys back---that's disappointing....
Hoping something will work out for you guys.
Very cute photo! Creative artwork :)
Sending hugs your way...so sorry for the heartache. We do try so hard for our kids. I know the cycle is exhausting.
Baby girl is adorable!
What a sweet little one!!!
Hope everything works out for your little guy.
ah, I'm so sorry :(
Beautiful picture, those cheeks are scrumptious.
Just got over here to read about the IEP meeting. How terrible is it that the scariest thing about this whole thing is not that your child has a special need, but that you fear whether anyone will be competent enough to help you. That's what I fear most, too. Florida isn't exactly the best state for public education.
Keep being Luke's biggest fan, Gina. God is faithful.
Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Thank you so much for all the lovely comments and support. Thank you Melissa for the reminder. God is faithful. So true.
LOVE the picture - who could resist those checks - is right!!! Such a sweetie...
I am sorry that you have had to go through such hard things with the IEP...my daughter has an IEP - but only because she is dyslexic and has a reading disability - getting through her IEP wasn't too rough on us, but making sure the school follows it - now sometimes that is a challenge for us!
I pray that you feel God's arms wrapped around you, holding you tight and comforting you as you walk through it all! I pray for wisdom and peace for you guys!
Blessings
Kimber, I can't thank you enough.
I love chubby babies :-)
My Dad's nickname for Caleb when he was a infant was "Sumo" ... cause he looked asian (still sorta does) and was overly chubby! so cute.
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