Today we had confirmation of what our kindergarten situation will be. We found out that Jack was placed in a different school than we were hoping/planning. So, because of this, we see it as God's way of saying Jack should just stay where he is. When I first saw the e-mail, I actually had to read it 2-3 times because I had just assumed it would say the school I wanted and didn't read it correctly the first time...which leads me to wonder, how many times have I made choices based on my feelings that may have been wrong?
Anyway, this news is bittersweet, hence the title. The bitter parts are obviously the fact that he is not going to the school we would have chosen; the teacher is not who I would have chosen; and the classmates are not who I would have chosen. (Call me a snob, but I don't like hearing that kids are being sent to the principal every day.) Basically, this is a lesson in letting go and trusting God, as painful as this is. The sweet parts (I must look on the bright side) are that Jack really does seem to enjoy kindergarten; I don't have to take him to school; and the teacher, though not nurturing, is consistent in discipline (good for creating a safe environment) and effective with teaching (he will leave prepared for first grade).
So now that I know where he is going to be, I need to pray for a change of attitude and wisdom on how to be an encouraging and involved parent. I really am relieved that we now have an answer and can settle into a routine. I just hope this will be a good year for Jack and that I am totally wrong about his teacher. I would LOVE to be wrong on this one!
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