Here are a few things that I am worried about:
This week we found out that our Emma is dyslexic. She has been struggling for a long time and although we have a name for it, I am sad and worried.
I have talked to the school and unfortunately for the type of dyslexia she has, Brighton is the best district for her.
Umm we don't live in Brighton, and they will charge us tuition to go there.
Our district will not pay to send her there because they have a "good enough program." If we decide to put her back in public schools, it will take her a year to even start the "good enough program."
'Good enough' is not good enough for my Emma.
So we have to pay the dough to get her a private tutor. What if that is not good enough?
Emma is smart and wants to learn. She hasn't gotten too frustrated at the "confusion" up 'til now, but last night I held her while she cried about her class at Arrowhead. Yesterday, she was the "dumb girl."
I explained that the testing she had done helped us to know how her brain learns and that finally we were going to figure it out.
Hope it helped.
Hope it helps.
I am worried about money and food storage. I don't have enough of either. What if it is too late?
Lastly
I have little panic attacks every time I have to work...which is every day.
In interpreting classes, I know the content I will be interpreting( ie physics, accounting etc.) I would study the text books and learn the technical signs.
I would have time to go in a few mins before class and chat with the Deaf to acess their sign preference.
At SorensonVRS I don't get that. I have 2 sec before the person pops up in front of me. They can be from anywhere in the US or it's Territory's ( and the sign accents that come along with that) and can be calling anyone from 911 to Grandma.
I am getting better, and it has been only a weeks since I finished training, but... there are times I see the screen flashing to take a call and pray that it will go away. Never happens.
On the positive side.
It has been one month today that I started exercising 3-5 days a week and eating right (sort of). I am down 11 lbs and 2 inches .
Thursday, March 20, 2008
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((hugs)) sounds so stressful :(. I hope you are able to get a tutor for her and things will start clicking soon. I know a few people that are dyslexic and are successful and happy, I'm sure it takes a lot of work, but it sounds like she is willing and so are you. Hang in there!
As for Sorenson, can you switch to different interpreting instead? Or maybe you'll get used to it.
No. I LOVE the company and the pay and fexibility are great. I will get better. I can notice my viocing improving already. I had to interpret at the school yesterday on my last freelance assignment. I got the guy NO ONE wants.I voiced so well I had to pat myself on the back..
then I had to go to work and could not understand the word "FRIDAY" for the life of me. I actually started tearing up.
Neither I nor the teamer I had called had seen it this way. We decided it was an LA home sign?
First, congrats on the weight loss, we should talk. I need to know what you are doing.
Second, Emma is so lucky to find out this early in the game. She also has you as her support and advocate. She will conquer this and learn how to work around her dyslexia. So, are you not going to continue home schooling her?
I don't know if I am going to continue to home school her.
It is late in the year, so I will finish home schooling her this year and continue over the summer. I will work with the dyslexia tutor over the spring and summer and will be able to better access the situation with time.
I have spoken with the Director of the SJFC program she is in. Emma's tutor at SJFC will switch to a similar program that was recommended for her. Because they don't have the license, they can not do the exact program, but it will be VERY similar. The Director was actually trained in the program recommended for Emma. She was very helpful and reassuring. I think she could sense my deer in headlights feelings.
After the summer, I should have a better handle on work ( I hope) and this too.
I can make a better decision then.
way to burn baby burn!!! awesome!!
so you can run the marathon with me??
emma is a good kid and you are a "get it done" person.
things will happen..
its odd they just fall into place..
patience is key (yoda voice)
lova ya!
I'm glad you like your job, I'm sure the flexibility is wonderful!!
I guess your not understanding the sign for Friday is kind of like going back to the beginning of learning how to sign ;). Now you remember how I'm feeling having to present someone in front of experts, lol.
Yay for weightloss, keep up the great work!!
Hey My Friend! I'm sorry to hear about Emma's dyslexia, but it appears that you've caught it early. With good tutors and a lot of support I'm sure she will excel.
As for your work stress, HANG IN THERE!!! New jobs of any kind are stressful. Don't let it get you down.
And CONGRATULATIONS on the weight loss. Keep it up!!!!
Heather, Your life is always full of challenges. I am always amazed at your ability to make your hardships work out.
Excellent on the weight lose. I remember when you posted your plans. I went to the website. thought it was great and did it for 2 days. Thus, I am not down 11 pounds, but I wish I was. There is a 4 of July 5k race in Brighton (I think), you up for it? I'll do it with you. That would be way fun!
Food storage- There is a website called theideadoor or something close to that. They have a food storage section that has you spend $5 a week on basics. It is a way to feel like I am doing food storage with out spending a lot of $$. I also have found an amazing 100% whole wheat recipe. If you would like I'll email it to you. It takes an hour or less, start to finish.
I have no doubt you will find a way to get Emma the things she needs. It will all come together, wait and see.
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