Kindergarten.
My baby is fast approaching Kindergarten.
I won’t get bogged
down in the emotions of “where did the time go?” and “she is growing up so
fast! “ At least not for now... I will save that post for August! Because for now…right this minute.. there are
some choices to make … BIG ones that will affect her for years to come.
Where do we send Eva Lareen to school?
We have AMAZING options! Yes! That alone is a blessing. We
can choose to send her to the Newton County Theme School (a charter school in
our area that emphasizes parental involvement) or Mansfield Elementary.
Each of these schools has excellent records and astounding
reputations. When I say astounding reputations, I mean that I have spoken with AT
LEAST 10 sets of parents from each school… and they have PASSION for their
school. It is unbelievably cool how
these mothers get involved in the lives of their children and how much they
jump into their school environments. I must be surrounded by some pretty AMAZING
people because the media teaches us that parental involvement is a dying entity
in our school system. Well, I am here to tell you that this is not always the
case …because these mama’s are HOT and on FIRE with passion about the schools
their babies attend. So HOT, in fact, that when we do choose which school Eva
will attend I might have to go into hiding for a while and stay off of
facebook. Because these Mama’s will come after me!
I am totally kidding… but I want to drive home the point
that we have 2 great options… that not a lot of people have…and I am grateful.
The Newton County Theme School is relatively new to our
county. It is a charter school that prides itself on academics, parental
involvement, and much more. All Newton
county children who wish to attend must apply and be chosen through a lottery
style drawing. We have applied and the drawing is held THIS FIRDAY…March 8th!
Mansfield Elementary is the school we are zoned to attend.
It has been around forever, has a small town family environment, and I have
heard that the parental involvement is like none other in the county.
I have prayed over our decision for many months. I have
researched, discussed, listened, and agonized over a choice. A choice that is simply not mine to make!
Eva was given to us on October 2nd, 2007. Chad
and I are entrusted with her care by her Creator. He loves her more than we
ever could. Her little blond hairs are all numbered. Her future is His memory. Her
life is already written. She is His!
He is in control …not this Mama!
This is a problem! I have always loved having control. I
always think that I know best…even when the outcome of my choices prove
otherwise. God has been working on this area of my life for a while. Surrender
is something that does not come easy for me. I say that I trust the Lord…but do
I really?
This kindergarten journey has taught me so much about myself.
Lesson’s that I did not plan to learn.
For the first time I have chosen to give Eva over to Him.
100%! I choose to trust Him with her. I will not fret if she does not get
chosen for the Theme School. In fact, I cannot wait until March 8th
because I am excited to see the path He has chosen for her.
You see… this is more than meets the eye. It is not about
which school is best. It is not about who has the highest test scores or the
smallest class sizes. It is not about where her friends will attend. It is
always about Jesus.
I like the way that sounds, don’t you?
It is ALL about
Jesus!
Let me explain:
It is about who she
will meet along the way.
Who will Eva meet that will LOVE and Encourage her? What
teacher will He put in her path that will ignite a fire for her future? What
experience is she supposed to endure to further His kingdom? Who will sharpen
her spiritual gifts? What child needs to hear about the love of Jesus in a way
that only Eva can share? What lives will be changed?
These are the things that matter. These are the things with
eternal significance.
So, on Friday…I will march into the BOE office and watch them
draw names for the upcoming kindergarten class for the Theme school. While I am
there, I will be watching God in action. My prayer will be answered...her path will be chosen... and I will
REJOICE!
Many of the Mothers will be upset if their children do not
get in…and my heart will break for them. But I pray that God will comfort them
as He has done for me. He promises that He will. I will pray that they can
release their babies into His hands and Trust!
When I gave Eva over to Him…it took the pressure off of me…what
an amazing feeling.
I love this verse:
"Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the
battle is not yours, but God’s." 2 Chronicles 20:15
Give it all to Him!
Kindergarten…Here we come!
And as Eva would say…”Let’s HIT the road and TEAR it up!”
Where does the time go?
1st day preK
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