8, I know what you mean about the Ds grades. Both of my Ds grades have slid also. I too have overlooked it since I know the stress they are under. The youngest one just started high school and the oldest just started college this year. I too just try to help and encourage them.
I just read the previous posts on your site. You and Theo are such strong men in the face of adversity. I'm getting stronger, but I don't believe I have made it to the place that you two both have.
I hope your weekend is great, it sound like you have it all planned out!
YW
Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are. -- Bernice Johnson Reagon