Entering In
I’m sorry to say that I tried to sign all of you up as users on my email address, but the system just wouldn’t let me. I thought that would be an easier way for your children to start writing and having a forum for their thoughts, but it seems like you will have to do it on your own. It really only takes minutes if time is the hesitation. I know you are all busy; you are doing one of the most important and difficult jobs in the world. You have my greatest respect. Another issue I wonder about is fear…of predators, of doing a new trick on the computer, of having your child’s writing displayed for all the world to see. All are legitimate. Please let me know if I can help you with any of those.
Speaking of fear, another good piece was posted by Stone that invites response. Thinking about it today, I would have to say that my greatest fear is that something would happen to my children or my husband. As many of you know, the summer before last we were awakened at 3:00 in the morning by one of my son’s friends, saying he thought Joseph might have been in an accident. I found myself in a surprisingly calm place throughout, as I proceeded to call the local hospitals and the police to get information. When we found Joey, he was a mess, but he was alive! I was overwhelmed with thankfulness, and at the same time, devastated by the loss felt by the parents of the child that didn’t survive that night. That loss doesn’t go away. My walks often take me by their house and I ache for them and how their lives were changed by that moment. The earth was shaken for a lot of people that night. One thing I know: fear doesn’t accomplish anything. When my boys leave for the evening, I have to put my trust in the same Hand that got Joey through that night.
On a lighter note, Tosh wrote about his dream. It’s another good writing idea. I’m sure your kids have lots of dreams, both the sleeping and waking kind. Get them to write about them! Their audience is waiting!
