We have lift off

Micah has been at his new school for a week.  He was supposed to take the bus to the school on the first day, which caused me to be a nervous wreck.  A new school and a new experience of riding a bus!  I ended up taking him to school that first morning because the bus did not come.  I found out later that the bus was just running late.  God's mercies that morning were probably more for me than him.  He probably would have been just fine - stepping off a brand new mode of transportation into a whole new learning environment.  Probably....but, given how he reacted when we got to the school  - probably not.

Anxiety set in as we pulled up.  He cussed, kicked, cried.  I pulled, persuaded, prayed.  The teacher worked hard to encourage him into the building.  I reminded him of the message our Pastor shared the day before from Isaiah 41:10 "So don't be afraid.  I am here, with you; don't be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you, help you.  I am here with My right hand to make right and to hold you up."  (The Voice)  Micah screamed, "I know...but I still don't want to go!"  It must have been divine intervention because somehow I got him to go inside.  He sat on my lap and as the teacher talked

about bugs and teeth and donuts his grip on my arm loosened.  I slipped out the door and repeated the Isaiah 41:10 mantra for the rest of the day.

Micah rode the bus back to his home school for after-school care.  It must have gone well because I did not get a call.  He met me at the door that evening and the first words out of his mouth were, "AWESOME DAY!"  An awesome first day and five other equally impressive days.  Day two the kiddo boarded the school bus like a pro.  He made a friend.  He has been telling us about what he is learning about.  He has been smiling and laughing. 

I almost feel guilty about being apprehensive about sending him.  This has been what he needs.  I pray this winning streak continues. I do not know if he loves school now or if even likes it.  I CAN say with confidence that he does not HATE school anymore.