Comments for If I Only Knew Now What I Knew Then http://ifionlyknewnow.com Learning life's truths from my children Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:04:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on We Are All “Special Needs” People by Kathy http://ifionlyknewnow.com/2009/08/15/we-are-all-special-needs-people/#comment-78 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:04:18 +0000 http://ifionlyknewnow.com/?p=47#comment-78 Wow that was very moving. So moving I cried in fact. You are so right about each of us having special needs – I have to remember that with my other 3 so-called “normal”, typically developing, boys. Their needs are not any less or more important than my special Eddy (an ironic name choice, don’t you think?) just different. Thank you for your insight, it is invaluable to me!

]]> Comment on We Are All “Special Needs” People by RoniJoy Waltz http://ifionlyknewnow.com/2009/08/15/we-are-all-special-needs-people/#comment-76 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:06:59 +0000 http://ifionlyknewnow.com/?p=47#comment-76 Thank you, all, for your very kind comments!! It was a very special day with a very special lesson. Eventhough it happened half a year ago, I try to remember the lesson every day.

Tracy — I can only imagine what a challenge and, yet, what a beautiful experience it would be to grow up in such a family. You are lucky to for the perspective it gives you on life — one of acceptance and appreciation.

Yes, indeed, if everyone could learn to see our similarities rather than our differences . . . what a truly beautiful world it would be. I have hope for our world — through our wise & amazing children, I believe it is possible.

]]> Comment on We Are All “Special Needs” People by tracy http://ifionlyknewnow.com/2009/08/15/we-are-all-special-needs-people/#comment-75 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:43:38 +0000 http://ifionlyknewnow.com/?p=47#comment-75 I have a brother with “special needs” Growing up in a home with a special needs child can be very hard and yet I believe it is a beautiful blessing. I wish the rest of the world could see there own “special needs” then maybe they could find a way to relate and interact with people like my brother. Your story was beautiful…thank you
Tracy

]]> Comment on Watch Out For Dreaded Possibilities! by RoniJoy Waltz http://ifionlyknewnow.com/2010/11/13/watch-out-for-dreaded-possibilities/#comment-73 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:24:52 +0000 http://ifionlyknewnow.com/?p=89#comment-73 Thanks for your comment, Vina! I’m so glad that you found your way here & that you enjoyed the post.

I seems (for me, anyway) to be a lesson that keeps on giving — as I continue to face Dreaded Possiblities every day & work to shove them aside & let my children explore, adventure, and live without the constant fear of “what if” getting in their way. :-)

And, I’m excited to hear that you are exploring unschooling. It has been a way of learning & living for us for several years now. There are many great online resources, but nothing beats meeting face-to-face with some unschooling families. If you can find a group near you, I highly recommend meeting up with them. Plus, I’d be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. :-)

Peace!
RoniJoy

]]> Comment on Watch Out For Dreaded Possibilities! by Vina http://ifionlyknewnow.com/2010/11/13/watch-out-for-dreaded-possibilities/#comment-72 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:18:06 +0000 http://ifionlyknewnow.com/?p=89#comment-72 I love this story! It so resonates! Thanks for sharing your insight….I adjust exploring unschooling and found your blog somehow. Thanks for the reminder..I always think about the dreaded possibilities!

]]> Comment on Watch Out For Dreaded Possibilities! by RoniJoy Waltz http://ifionlyknewnow.com/2010/11/13/watch-out-for-dreaded-possibilities/#comment-15 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:50:19 +0000 http://ifionlyknewnow.com/?p=89#comment-15 Yes, it is comforting to know that we aren’t alone. :-)

I don’t know when we start fearing Dreaded Possibilities. I suppose we learned it as we grew up — being told to “be careful, _______ could happen,” “watch out,” etc.
I find it fantastic and empowering to know that it doesn’t have to be that way for my children. With their help and wisdom, we can all grow up to be the people we want to be. :-)

]]> Comment on We Are All “Special Needs” People by Archana http://ifionlyknewnow.com/2009/08/15/we-are-all-special-needs-people/#comment-14 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:40:19 +0000 http://ifionlyknewnow.com/?p=47#comment-14 Very moving. Love like this is all the world needs..

]]> Comment on Watch Out For Dreaded Possibilities! by Melissa http://ifionlyknewnow.com/2010/11/13/watch-out-for-dreaded-possibilities/#comment-13 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:44:23 +0000 http://ifionlyknewnow.com/?p=89#comment-13 When do we become these people with the list of dreaded possibilities rambling through our heads? It is difficult to change habits which we have lived throughout some of our adult lives. Thankfully our children are here to remind us! Thanks for sharing this Ronet. In some backwards way it is comforting to know others deal with the same issues.

]]> Comment on We Are All “Special Needs” People by Tracey http://ifionlyknewnow.com/2009/08/15/we-are-all-special-needs-people/#comment-11 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:31:04 +0000 http://ifionlyknewnow.com/?p=47#comment-11 Wow. Thank you for being there for Andrew and Louis. I hope there are many more like you out there who would do the same.

]]> Comment on We Are All “Special Needs” People by mrshannigan http://ifionlyknewnow.com/2009/08/15/we-are-all-special-needs-people/#comment-10 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:27:37 +0000 http://ifionlyknewnow.com/?p=47#comment-10 My goodness, your story was beautiful, you totally showed wiseness in every word. Very good example, you are. Your children will no doubt be as awesome as you are:)

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