Today I asked our legal counsel to advise us as to what the best choice is for us in his/their opinion for 2007, 2008, and the rest of our years homeschooling in VT. We have some good ideas but obvioulsy need to consult with our lawyers first.

This whole can of worms is something I would studiously avoid if I could. Especailly now. I don't know if I can handle the stress, but we really don't have a choice in the timing. I was supposed to be making this phone call 2 months ago (but) the world changed before that.

It is a rollercoaster ride: some days are more up than others. I've learned to turn from the phone (Prosecutor's office, etc. ) to my children's lessons. Being with them is so much more accentuated now- their kind innocence and goodness.

They have nightmares and are in counseling. I can do nothing but pray and have faith that this will be used somwhow to shape them for the better.

God Bless everyone- A.