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Family prayer requests
April 26, 2007 | 3 Comments
Our family is going through a busy time (well, we’re always busy, but, you know what I mean). Anyways, I’d like to request your prayers for at least two specific situations:
- Our oldest, 8-year old J., is being tested for a hormonal problem that affects his body’s ability to absorb water. This condition, known as diabetes insipidus, causes the kidneys to filter too much water, causing uncontrollable thirst and frequent urination. There are two forms of this disorder: in the first type, the body doesn’t produce enough of the hormone that controls this process, and in the second type, the kidneys don’t respond to the hormone at all. We’d like our friends to pray for J., his doctor, and all those involved in the diagnostic process.
- We’re going to have to make a decision about L.’s education. Mrs. DJ met with a group of school officials last week, and she’s not at all pleased with what they’re proposing to offer. Some on the team even recommended that we homeschool her for at least part of the day, and I’ve never heard a public school teacher make such a recommendation (setting aside for now that such a recommendation is a violation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which requires that special-needs children be provided a “free and appropriate public education.”) There’s nothing individualized or appropriate in what they’ve offered, so we now need to decide whether to take up the fight and force them to adhere to their legal obligation to educate our daughter, or take the path of least resistance and continue homeschooling her. Please pray that Mrs. DJ and I will make the decision that best fits our daughter’s needs.
Thanks!
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I will certainly pray for both situations.
I have never, EVER even heard OF a public school teacher recommending homeschooling before this. That’s incredible. Absolutely mind-blowing.
We’ve had tons of problems with the public school system over the years, and yet they pale in comparison to the battles some of our friends have fought. The next time I hear some whiny official of a teacher’s union claim their demands are “for the children,” I’m going to remember what’s happened to us and all our friends in the special needs community.
I’ve failed to mention a few other facts related to this case: (1) she’s never been enrolled in school before, yet they want to enroll her directly into second grade with no aide or special services (we’re requesting that she repeat 1st grade with an aide), or (2) enroll her in an autistically impaired classroom with no academics (hence their recommendation to have us homeschool her for part of the day). And that, folks, is where your property tax dollars are going (that is, if you live in Michigan).
And in Macomb County, no less, which is where my property taxes are paid. To whom do I write so I may angrily complain about this state of affairs?