Yes, I reread my own posts, and it does seem like I am trying to convince myself to relocate him to our home school.  I often worry about how he will do with change.  It is probably more in his best interest to put him in the school where his siblings will attend, with neighbors whose children will attend, and the opportunity to be at a closer school.  We already know all of the staff there, and he remembers the school and has expressed his desire to go there.  It can't hurt to at least give it a try.  It might just be the best thing for him.  Hopefully I will get a return call this morning and have my questions answered.  I just received the letter, and I only had until tomorrow to make my decision, so panic was setting in. 

Thanks gals for responding.  I appreciated all of your comments, and I will let you know the final outcome.

Thanks again! :0)

Less is BEST!

I wish I had some great advice for you.  This situation just recently happened to my BIL and his girlfriend (now fiance), and other than offering our sympathy over their loss, I just didn't know what else to do.  They were so excited at the prospect of being parents and this was such a blow.  They will try again, but don't currently have any plans.

I would just offer your support, maybe send a card, or take her out for lunch for some one on one girl time.

Best Wishes.

Less is BEST!

Less is BEST!

I met my hubby at a going away party for a mutual friend of ours that was deploying to Germany in the Air Force.  I was actually there to also meet my friend's nephew (He was 2 years older than us...long story...she was 25 years younger than her brother).  Anyways, so this guy that I was there to meet hardly said two words to me, and since I was a wall flower anyway I really didn't have anything to talk to him about.  There were many people at this party, including a very loud mouthed guy who was funny.  I remembered him from High School, and my sister just LOVED his little brother.  He was a couple years older than I was, and was obnoxious and a party animal.  Totally NOT my type.  He was goofy, and at the end of the night he asked if he could have my number, I asked him "What for?", He said "So I can call you."  I didn't actually believe that he would.  Next day he calls and asks me out on a date.  We have been together ever since! 17 years. 

On another note, he got lost picking me up at my parents condo, and as I looked out my sister's window at him looking at all the addresses, my sister asked me if I was going to go out and get him.  My response..."If he can't find me, he can't take me out!".  I sure am lucky that he found me!

Less is BEST!

Less is BEST!

Thanks for sharing Dee.  Congratulations to you as well!

Best Wishes! :0)

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Less is BEST!

This is just a thought, but is it possible that she is just really depressed and would benefit from talking to her doctor?  If she feels that she can not talk to you or your brother, and you feel that it really is her that is having a problem, maybe that would help her even just a little.  It seems as if she has alot of things going on in her life that she may be unable to handle all on her own.

Best wishes.

Less is BEST!

I believe that honesty is the best solution.  There is however certain circumstances where it is all in the way you tell someone the truth.  Words can be hurtful sometimes.  There is always a way to tell the truth without being mean.  I guess it really just depends on the situation.

On the other hand, if someone asks my opinion, they will always get the truth.  If you can't be honest and truthful, what kind of person are you?

Less is BEST!

Less is BEST!

Less is BEST!

*Update*

 I am going to try and make this short and sweet.  After receiving all of the information,  I thought  it was going to be the perfect opportunity for my son to attend our home school, it was nothing even close.  He is allowed to go back to our home school, but then he would need to be pulled out to go to Resource Classes for all the subjects that he is behind.  Well, he is only at a 1st grade level despite being a 7th grader.  That would just not be fair to him. He would be in Resource all day long.

Anyway, I met his teacher last night, and she was wonderful.  My son remembers her from last year as well, so he was excited.  Many of his friends from last year are going to be in his class this year, and my son was elected the school Historian for Student Council for this coming school year by all of his fellow classmates last May.  I am going to keep him where he was at, knowing in my heart that watching him grow, mature and succeed is what is most important.  Even if it isn't at a school that is closer to our home.  Him and his education come first.

Thanks everyone for your support, opinions and suggestions.  It greatly helped me look at the whole picture.

You all ROCK! :0)

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My eldest son has had so many MRI's in the past 7 years, I can't even remember how many now.  At least a dozen.  In the beginning when he was only 5, he was put under sedation so that he did not move during the test.  It is so very important that they do not move while the test is being performed.  It is very loud and can be a little scary for a child.  I wouldn't worry about your little one being sedated.  If you have concerns, make sure to ask plenty of questions.  All these years later, my son is a pro when it comes to having his MRI's (1 every year).  Sedation is no longer required as now he just takes a nap.

Best Wishes.

Less is BEST!

Less is BEST!

Just wanted to send wishes your way that you find the answers that you are looking for.  Life can be so confusing sometimes. 

Sending happy thoughts your way!

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