Catching Up

There's so much to write about and so little time. I have had days worse than the one I mentioned here. Three of my eleven students were suspended on Halloween. There have been days where I have come home physically exhausted and emotionally and spiritually drained. Tears have not been an every day occurrence but neither have they been unexpected.

"D" is no longer with us. They moved him to another school that is closer to his home. His mom was blaming some of his behavior problems on the 30 minute ride to school. Yesterday was his first day in his new class. I do not know how it went but that school called our school at 8:15 am. I think it's more than the bus ride. . . My heart breaks for these children. I really like "D" when he's good. He can be so good and sweet and then there's the other, quite opposite side of him.

My other dilemma, adding tension to stress, was Holly. My honor roll student - practically all A's, fell off the academic cliff hard and fast. We gave her time to get adjusted to public school but the grades were just awful. We did flash cards, practice tests, extra worksheets and oral review. She knew the information but that fact wasn't at all obvious on her tests and quizzes. We spent almost as much time on homework as we did homeschool. Part of the problem was Holly and not working well in the public school setting. Another part was the lack of discipline in the classroom. With her grades sinking at a Titanic rate, the poor behavior of her classmates and their rude behavior towards her, we decided to pull her out and homeschool her once again. John is home during the day and he is being a great homeschool dad.

I spoke with the regular teacher yesterday. We now have an official date. My last day will be December 7th. I am thankful for the extra money. And all is not bad news. We had an amazingly good day today. It could be "D's" absence, lots of prayer or maybe both. In any case, thanks for your prayers and please keep on! I have 10.5 days left and I would love to say that the worst is over.