I attended Zach's parent teacher conferences tonight and he seems to be doing quite well in school. I was glad to meet his teachers and learn how he is doing. They had good things to report, he is participating in class discussions and is making wonderful grades. I am so proud of him. He has really has excelled this year compared to the years past. I was so nervous of him switching from a small school to such a large school and I obviously had nothing to worry about. He says the biggest difference is the kids - he says the kids in his new school are much more laid back and not so "stuck-up", which really surprised me of his classmates from the years past. I never realized he felt that way. I am so happy he is doing so well and enjoying school to the fullest.
Zach was telling me that a friend of his had noticed a sign in our yard promoting one of the presidential candidates. His friend asked him if we were supporting this individual and Zach said yes. The kid told him that if that were true that he would rather not be friends with him. I was proud of Zach because he said he just looked at him and said, oh well - I'm not changing my opinion. I seriously doubt that this young man will stop being friends just because of who we are supporting, but if he does - that is his loss and I believe Zach feels the same way. I told Zach that being friends with someone doesn't mean that your views have to match 100% and that's what makes relationships interesting. How boring would life be without some differences.
It seems as if my biggest worry is around finances. I was leaving the grocery store tonight and thinking about how much I had just spent and when payday is going to get here. I happened to look down and there on the floor was a penny face up with the message "In God We Trust" and I couldn't happen but think - okay I trust everything will be okay. Sometimes I wonder if these pennies are randomly scattered to remind us to Trust in God.
Tanner is slapping my arm, holding out a book for me to read to him, so I am going to spend some time reading to my little guy who is growing impatient with me by the moment. Oh, now he's reading me the book - how cute.
Take care...
Dawn
1 comment:
Dawn - what a great post!
Zach is getting more handsome by the day and what WONDERFUL news that he is doing so well in school. Sounds like a change in environment was just what he needed to thrive.
As for the penny thing, I agree with your perspective 100%. In all the crazy ups and downs that are going on in this world today, one and only one thing remains a constant and that is God. If you put all your faith there, everything will be just fine.
You are not alone with worrying about finances. I think we are all there to varying degrees. Keep doing what you're doing and you'll make it through.
L
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