How did it play in Peoria? Perfectly!
Across the country convention season is ahead! During the past month we’ve been to three. In-Home in St. Charles, Illinois, APACHE in Peoria, and the Midwest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati! So glad!
If you’ve not enjoyed a homeschool convention, or it’s been a long time, sign up for one.
Even if you’re not homeschooling, there’s a lot to be gained. Homeschool conventions are parenting conventions in disguise! At every convention more than a few participants are not homeschoolers.
Why attend a homeschool convention?
Conventions inspire like a sunrise.
They energize like a giant cup of coffee.
They offer the fun of a family get-together or a Fourth of July picnic.
(The fireworks take place in our hearts and minds!)
Thank you Deanne and all the APACHE volunteers for providing so much at the Heart of Illinois Homeschool Convention, this past weekend, in Peoria, Illinois.
Your goal was to encourage. That’s exactly what you delivered.
Christine Field and I were there to serve. We too came away uplifted and inspired.
The reason? Absolutely everyone!
Thank you to all who stopped to talk and share including Monica, Shari, Kristie, Angela, Karen, Tonya, LouAnna, Sharon, LaDonna, Stephanie, Charity and so many others.
Meeting other parents, hearing reality and hope, sharing practical help, talking and laughing together gave everyone a lift.
A sample of sharing from a mom who dropped by our booth to say hello.
Q. “How are things going for you?”
A. “I understand how my child with Asperger’s syndrome learns. It’s everything else in life that I don’t understand – including how my other child learns.” (From a Mom of two, offered with humor and joy, reality and hope. )
Q. “How does your Asperger’s syndrome child learn – what are you seeing?
A. “Chewing gum while he’s learning helps him. Sitting in a beanbag chair helps him. Sitting next to me on the couch, with his feet on the ground, helps him. But sitting with his feet dangling makes it hard for him to learn. Part of this is about sensory integration. What I’ve learned . . . you’ve got to be an expert on your kid. “
Thanks Mom of two, for offering your encouraging and wise words!
Thanks everyone at APACHE, for a great convention!