Learning Something New

Every day is an opportunity to learn. Sometimes we take advantage of that opportunity. And, sometimes we don't even notice that we did.

In the last 32 years, I've learned a LOT, though I didn't always realize it. I'm going to strive to pay more attention to what happens to me each day, in the hopes that I will notice how much more I'm learning.

Some of the things I've learned...

There are still good people in this world, that care more about others and less about themselves.

Sometimes, having someone to just "be" there for you is more important than what they can "do"  or "buy" for you. By all means, appreciate what people "do" for you, but help them realize that it's not the "doing for" that means anything to you, it's the "being there."

No matter how much you think you've "survived" an experience (good or bad) in your life, it still affects you. And the longer you ignore how you really feel about it, the harder it is to get past. And if you continue to ignore it, overcoming may become impossible.

Sometimes things that happen to you SCARE you. And, no matter how belittled others make you feel about the fact that you're SCARED, you still have every right to have that panic attack.

It's okay to be angry. Just remember to direct the anger to the right place.

Crying can be cleansing. It's okay if you need to sit down and quietly let tears fall. It's okay if you need to ball up and sob. Either way, let those tears wash away the pain or fear or anxiety or anger, or whatever else emotion, you are feeling.

The best of intentions do not guarantee success.

Trust, once destroyed, is not easily repaired.

Jealousy will eat you alive, almost literally.

Social Media is good.

Social Media is bad.

What did you learn today?

Adventures in Kindergarten - Month 1

Gentry Primary School. Ugh.

Buies Creek Elementary School. Yay!

But, how? Ahh...school reassignment request. APPROVED!

We finally got the approval that Levi would be accepted to Buies Creek Elementary School despite that it's outside of our home "district". We were so excited. He would be attending a good school.

We went to assessment in late August. NIGHTMARE. Levi rebelled. Badly. It was probably a sign. I ignored it.

School started on September 3 for Levi. He both loves and hates it. He hates that there's no free time & no center-based play. He loves learning and is truly learning a LOT despite his difficulty settling in.

So, we're a month into school now. He is doing better but still struggling a little to get used to the new routines. His progress report indicated he was right where they expect him to be ("M - Making progress towards grade-level proficiency"). His handwriting is improving, his reading skills are developing and he's intrigued by math. He still hates the routine. With time, I think he will adjust; OCD makes change hard for him.

Be in prayer for him as he continues on this journey.


"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." ~ Numbers 6:24-26