tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147102050904871739.post1341011787673941035..comments2012-03-18T17:34:51.486-07:00Comments on Sweet Succulent Life: F is for FriendMelissiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14289192840460894387noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147102050904871739.post-53934661943265424652011-04-06T10:52:09.960-07:002011-04-06T10:52:09.960-07:00I am still stunned by her maturity. I have been a...I am still stunned by her maturity. I have been asking myself if I could do the same thing, just be so up front, honest, but not trying to cause guilt or shame just wanting the truth. I still do not know- guess I would need to be in the situation to know for sure.<br /><br />I do believe that the biggest reason our kids are home involves the relationship and authenticity piece. Authenticity is something I struggle with sometimes so I feel really lucky to have such an excellent example in my own house. And, I am very glad Ari has really good friends like Damek- it makes a big difference.Melissiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289192840460894387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147102050904871739.post-84498476877450122052011-04-06T09:06:38.681-07:002011-04-06T09:06:38.681-07:00Sometimes I think that if my kids learn nothing ,a...Sometimes I think that if my kids learn nothing ,academically speaking, from homeschooling, which is totally impossible, that to just have healthy relationships within our family and friends and those we meet, due to the way we live, that will be so much for them as they go about their life. So many people struggle with interacting and socializing with people authentically, and it can be a huge debilitating burden on one's happiness and life in general.<br /><br />For Ari to risk the loss of a friendship over authenticity is huge. She truly knows what friendship means to her, and doesn't take it lightly. The fact that she handled it in the way she did (more mature than most adults would have in the same situation) speaks volumes.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17413615075219117297noreply@blogger.com