Today

I apologize for not writing sooner. I get very little time on my laptop these days because it has become our only working computer and my husband uses it daily for his business. His business experiences positives, especially with the success of his first sales workshop last week where he provided sales training for clients' new hires who traveled here to the Midwest from the East coast. He works full-time, but hasn't built his clientele to the point of full-time pay. It's a daily struggle of positivity fighting negativity, wondering if and hoping that the business really takes off one of these days.

I too am writing a business plan for a business that will provide one-on-one instruction or tutoring for children. My eldest child was diagnosed with dyslexia last Fall and we've had a difficult time finding a skilled tutor who charges affordable rates. L needs Orton-Gillingham instruction and while that's already been recommended and she's been tested by Mayo Clinic, the only local O-G clinic requires their own testing in addition to Mayo's testing. The testing alone costs $400-$600. We recently tracked down an O-G trained instructor who works independently, but it took a lot of networking to find her. My business will make this process easier for other parents while also charging reasonable rates.

We were approved for Medical Assistance, which is a relief. I try to leave my humiliation at the door and keep my head high when calling around for dentist appointments, etc. The hardest part is over and I try to remind myself of that. I've already crawled on my knees asking for help. Now I just have to put it to use with my handy MA card. I continue to strive toward gratefulness and not allow the nagging humiliation persevere.

Thank you for all your comments and support. I will attempt to return the favor once I am able to be online more frequently. All of you are oftentimes my only line of emotional support and I am immensely grateful for that.