Today was the first day of school. I had mixed emotions about everything. I am really excited for my little boy because he is excited. I can see his desire to learn and be a big boy. I am also nervous because he will be in a classroom setting and “competing” with other boys and girls for the individual attention he so craves.
I feel like I have been being attacked for the past couple of weeks. Maybe not but it feels that way with everything from ST to magazine lock down to truck issues to blood pressure. Maybe it is discipline for lack of obedience on my part.
I really want JD to do well in school. I know he has potential. I know he has the capacity to follow directions. I know he can do well if he chooses. I pray that he does. I pray that Jeff and I can guide him to make good choices. I pray we can encourage him and not frustrate him.
Today started off well. He was ready to go and went in excited and seemed to follow directions. I got a little talk from the teacher when I picked him up. She said she had some problems with getting him to follow directions today. That he wouldn’t listen and that he wandered off. Some of my fears coming to life. Maybe today was just a test day as Dr. Clark says that he is a tester of authority. I pray this is short-lived.
Dear Lord, please take this burden away from me. Please help me instill obedience in JD. Please help me choose and model obedience in my own life. Please don’t let JD get kicked out of Mrs. Holland’s class and especially out of school altogether. Please don’t let him have some syndrome or “medical” issue. Please give Mrs. Holland the patience to be stern and consistent. Please help JD make good choices. Please help us make good choices as well. In Jesus name I earnestly pray…
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