Marla

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I also hope the reunion is helpful. You don't have to get out in the sun & water to share old stories & company! I can't remember how old your daughter is, but today was my granddaughter 's 15th birthday. We had a mini-quinceanera for her. Mexican tradition calls for a pretty elaborate (and expensive) celebration, but we can't do that. I did something similar for her sister 5 years ago. I bought her a nice little treasure-chest type box from Hobby Lobby & put several gifts in it representing some of the Quinceanera traditions. Then we had microwave brownies! Just , her brother Jon, my daughter Theresa, 3 dogs & 2 cats--a nice party! I made her a card, explaining the gifts (I gave her my mother's first rosary; she had already asked for Mom's Bible last year). Dinero isn't one of the traditional gifts; I added that myself! I'm sending that part of the card, along with the front of the card. I'll put the front of the card in my album in the photos section, in case it doesn't come through here. If your daughter isn't 15 yet, you might consider having some type of celebration when the time comes.

A quinceanera is the formal recognition of a young woman's passage from childhood into womanhood. It is the opportunity for her loved ones to honor her in a special way. There are many aspects of the Quinceanera tradition, including symbolic gifts .Earrings: reminder to listen to the Word of God and to the world around her; to hear and respond to the happenings in her life.Ring or bracelet: symbolizes the never-ending cycle of life, the unending stages of womanhood, and the promise of new beginnings.Bible or prayer book: a resource to keep the Word of God in her life.ry: the rosary is a reminder of God's love, as well as the unending circle of life.Last doll: the doll is traditionally given away to a younger relative as a symbol of passing on childish ways to the younger generations, as she takes her place among the other women in the family.Medallion: a medallion may be given as a symbol of this special celebration.Dinero: always welcome!

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Marla, I'm sorry you're having to go through all this with the school concerning your daughter. You are the best advocate your daughter has. I think guys go into denial...like if you don't deal with it ...it will go away. I haven't learned that dealing with it in 'that way' means it gets worse and worse. I had to explain a lot to school officials concerning how my boys were dealing with the fact that I was so sick. I think your decision to address all these situations as they arise is the wisest decision. My prayers go out to you and your daughter. hugs S. 29:11, For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm

you, plans to give you hope and a future. "If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself" ( 16:24 NIV)."No one whose hope is in You will ever be put to shame….Show me Yourways, O LORD, teach me Your paths; guide me in Your truth and teachme, for You are God my Savior, and My hope is in You all day long."Psalm 25:3,4,5 NIV

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I also hope the reunion is helpful. You don't have to get out in the sun & water to share old stories & company! I can't remember how old your daughter is, but today was my granddaughter 's 15th birthday. We had a mini-quinceanera for her. Mexican tradition calls for a pretty elaborate (and expensive) celebration, but we can't do that. I did something similar for her sister 5 years ago. I bought her a nice little treasure-chest type box from Hobby Lobby & put several gifts in it representing some of the Quinceanera traditions. Then we had microwave brownies! Just , her brother Jon, my daughter Theresa, 3 dogs & 2 cats--a nice party! I made her a card, explaining the gifts (I gave her my mother's first rosary; she had already asked for Mom's Bible last year). Dinero isn't one of the traditional gifts; I added that myself! I'm sending that part of the

card, along with the front of the card. I'll put the front of the card in my album in the photos section, in case it doesn't come through here. If your daughter isn't 15 yet, you might consider having some type of celebration when the time comes.

A quinceanera is the formal recognition of a young woman's passage from childhood into womanhood. It is the opportunity for her loved ones to honor her in a special way. There are many aspects of the Quinceanera tradition, including symbolic gifts .Earrings: reminder to listen to the Word of God and to the world around her; to hear and respond to the happenings in her life.Ring or bracelet: symbolizes the never-ending cycle of life, the unending stages of womanhood, and the promise of new beginnings.Bible or prayer book: a resource to keep the Word of God in her life.ry: the rosary is a reminder of God's love, as well as the unending circle of life.Last doll: the doll is traditionally given away to a younger relative as a symbol of passing on childish ways to the younger generations, as she takes her place among the other women in the

family.Medallion: a medallion may be given as a symbol of this special celebration.Dinero: always welcome!

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Marla,

I was real good about following my oldest child's progress, then my 2nd child's and kept a good handle on both of them. By the time my youngest needed help, I was starting to get sick and couldn't keep up. My husband doesn't handle the school stuff either.

I have slid and am concerned about next year when he starts at the community college. He has learning issues and I will have to try and keep abreast. So I know how you are feeling ,

Debbie

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I also hope the reunion is helpful. You don't have to get out in the sun & water to share old stories & company! I can't remember how old your daughter is, but today was my granddaughter 's 15th birthday. We had a mini-quinceanera for her. Mexican tradition calls for a pretty elaborate (and expensive) celebration, but we can't do that. I did something similar for her sister 5 years ago. I bought her a nice little treasure-chest type box from Hobby Lobby & put several gifts in it representing some of the Quinceanera traditions. Then we had microwave brownies! Just , her brother Jon, my daughter Theresa, 3 dogs & 2 cats--a nice party! I made her a card, explaining the gifts (I gave her my mother's first rosary; she had already asked for Mom's Bible last year). Dinero isn't one of the traditional gifts; I added that myself! I'm sending that part of the

card, along with the front of the card. I'll put the front of the card in my album in the photos section, in case it doesn't come through here. If your daughter isn't 15 yet, you might consider having some type of celebration when the time comes.

A quinceanera is the formal recognition of a young woman's passage from childhood into womanhood. It is the opportunity for her loved ones to honor her in a special way. There are many aspects of the Quinceanera tradition, including symbolic gifts .Earrings: reminder to listen to the Word of God and to the world around her; to hear and respond to the happenings in her life.Ring or bracelet: symbolizes the never-ending cycle of life, the unending stages of womanhood, and the promise of new beginnings.Bible or prayer book: a resource to keep the Word of God in her life.ry: the rosary is a reminder of God's love, as well as the unending circle of life.Last doll: the doll is traditionally given away to a younger relative as a symbol of passing on childish ways to the younger generations, as she takes her place among the other women in the

family.Medallion: a medallion may be given as a symbol of this special celebration.Dinero: always welcome!

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