Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.



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Posted: Sept 02 2008 at 12:08pm | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown

I know we all have our challenges when it comes to our homes and homeschooling. Today is our first "official" day back to work and I am already despairing.

The combination of an unmotivated and surly teen, five other school age kids, including a non-reader, who all present different challenges, a 2 yr old and a newly crawling baby has me in tears today.

I am not well prepared and wishing I had more money to work with in planning our year.

Please pray for me, as I will also keep your families in my prayers.

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Posted: Sept 02 2008 at 1:21pm | IP Logged Quote Carole N.

Molly, I am sending prayers (and cyberhugs) your way!

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Posted: Sept 02 2008 at 1:27pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan

Me, too. Our first week is always tough...esp. from our teen boy's point of view. Computer gaming is just cooler than school.

Your love and time will teach them more than any expensive program ever could.

Hugs from me, too!

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Posted: Sept 02 2008 at 1:43pm | IP Logged Quote Marybeth

I will be praying! I have a toddler...it gets very messy while we school!

God bless,

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Posted: Sept 02 2008 at 2:16pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam

Hugs to you, Molly. Praying for you with much empathy as I face down my own challenges here.



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Posted: Sept 02 2008 at 2:44pm | IP Logged Quote stefoodie

Praying for you, Molly.

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Posted: Sept 02 2008 at 3:11pm | IP Logged Quote joann10

I will keep you in my prayers....
We started school this week, so I am right there with you!
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Posted: Sept 02 2008 at 4:22pm | IP Logged Quote LisaR

Praying for you Molly. I have one child who "schools" happily everyday- guess who??


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Posted: Sept 02 2008 at 6:56pm | IP Logged Quote jdostalik

Well, Molly. You are right; you are not alone. It was hard to get back in the swing of things at our house, too.   

AND I only eased into the school year with three subjects!

Prayers for you. It is no fun to be tearful, frustrated and upset on the first day back. Hang in there!!

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Praying for you, Molly! It's so hard to be motivated and positive when you feel the odds are stacked against you and the whole school year is looming ahead. Take one day at a time, and don't worry about anything but that day. Our Lady will give you the grace to carry through and work with whatever preparation you have.

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Praying for you, Molly!

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Praying for you and your family, Molly!

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Praying for Peace & Grace for you.
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