Real first day of school
Today was the day! They actually started school. I definitely got a better first day of school picture today than yesterday. =)
The boys were both a little nervous, yet they were in a familiar place. But it was a little confusing to Emmaus since he is in a new room with new teachers. He was a bit nervous but then he realized we would be leaving soon and got very clingy. So they mentioned his favorite teacher from last year… The one he was joined at the hip with. They loved each other so much. So she came in and he gave her a big hug and laid his head on her shoulder. He was happy to see her, yet he realized it meant we were leaving. So they shooed us out the door and we left. Emmaus was really crying. It was hard to leave with him crying. But I am so positive that this is where God wants them that I had peace in that.
It turns out that Canaan has the same teacher as last year. Which I love! Its great because she already knows them and what they are like. What they are good and what they struggle with. And Canaan likes her and is very used to her. I didn’t see any of the English teachers, we shall see later on if they will be getting any. Canaan’s best friend was there. His name is Guy and he is from Britain. Today he was the only other white kid there. But who knows maybe some others will trickle in.
They morning went fast for me and before I knew it, it was time to go get them from school. They were both thrilled to see us but seemed as if they had good days. Emmaus’ teacher said he cried a fair bit today. But that it was normal. Emmaus was quite the popular boy last year. So everyone was so happy to see him today… and of course Canaan too!
On this day..
- Malaria - 2009
- Emmaus - 2008
- Lawnmowing - 2007
- Take a Break - 2006
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I love knowing too that this is where God has called them. It isn’t as if God is in heaven pacing around wringing his hands wondering how to tell us things! He created us. He knows how to communicate with us! I love how powerful HE is and that understanding Him is more about Him then us. That gives me so much comfort when I hear about Emmaus crying. I know that this is God’s plan for Emmaus. And as humans we often want to run in and stop all the pain. It is good for our kids to experience “pain.” God himself doesn’t like it when he cries or when we cry but He knows what is best.
I am SO proud of you Debra and Norm for being faithful to do what God has led you to do.
Love you so much …. mom and dad
I loved the pictures and hearing all about this–except my eyes got misty when I read about Emmaus’ tears.
Many prayers and much love to you always. -Grandma Lynn