But the thing that is really getting me down is my struggle with my dear boy Charlie.
I am beside myself trying to figure out what to do with him, or rather, for him.
Charlie is capable of many things, but he hasn't found his special thing yet. With a brother like Xan, what's a boy to do? How can he make his star shine when Xan seems to have monopoly on shine.
With school, Charlie just plain feels like he 'can't'. He can't do math, he can't do language arts, he can't do anything.
Whole days have been spent when only one lesson is completed. There is often much crying and frustration.
I am just tapped out and don't know what to do for him. Two teachers, one being our K12 teacher, has suggested that we continually point out to Charlie what he's great at. Thing is, he is honestly not great at many things. The only thing he is really great at is hard physical work.
He is the best worker and helper I know. Even among men. His work ethic is truly to be admired. I just wish I could help him transfer that awesome work ethic to schoolwork.
I am praying so hard for my little guy. I hope I am granted some sort of inspiration and guidance for how to help him.
