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Off To School

September 3, 2013 by Joel and Andi

Start off the morning with a rare special treat...cereal
Dig out the shoes and socks that haven't been touched all summer
Nervous/excitedly wait for the time to leave
Put snacks and water in their backpacks
Get ready to Go
Shake out the last sillies

A Glimpse into this Mother’s Heart

Sending our kids off to school is never easy and especially not when that school is in another language.  I know that it is the best for them in the long run as they will know French and be better connected to life here, but it is still difficult for them.  I am thankful for such a good school and the progress they have made there, but I know it is still stretching for them, especially Ethan.  Ethan is very nervous this year about learning to read in French and in all honesty I can’t really blame him, but just have to keep reassuring him that it will come.  I believe it is the best for them and I have to trust that God will care for them even when I am not there.  I was often told as we prepared to leave that the kids will just adapt, but that is only partially true.  Kids do adapt easier, but it takes an effort for them and for us as parents to create those environments which will allow them to adapt.  It is not easy to do at times as I want to just protect my kids and save them from the struggle.  However I am seeing that they are learning that life is not just about fun all the time, but it is about doing the work God has called us to do.  But the prayer of this mother’s heart is that they will clearly see the blessings God sends their way as they willingly obey.

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Comments

  1. Linda Wennermark says

    September 4, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    It is so encouraging to see how you are allowing your children to experience life with your encouragement and God’s guidance and protection. It definately will prepare them for their life ahead. As we know, life circumstances require dependance on God and encouragement from God’s family. Praying for you and the family.

  2. Auntie Becca says

    September 4, 2013 at 4:01 am

    love and hugs and special achievement awards to Ethan and Tyler AND their Mama!!

  3. Barb Griffin says

    September 3, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    Sending hugs your way from one mom to another.

  4. Michelle says

    September 3, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    That’s so great Andi!

  5. Stephanie says

    September 3, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    I love the picture of Tyler looking up at Ethan. So sweet.

  6. Mike Pinkerton says

    September 3, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Praying for God’s blessings and encouragement for our boys . . . and their parents!

  7. Marsha Johnson says

    September 3, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Andi, tell us a bit more about the school, how many days, how long is the school day, how many kids are in class, what does your little one do at school, how far is it from your home……curious about this and would make a great photo shoot for your talented time.

  8. Carolyn Powell says

    September 3, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    Thanks, Andi, for letting us walk with you in this struggle as we pray for you all. You will find these difficult times of stretching will cause your boys to lean on Jesus. My son grew up in a French environment, too. It is true, that you learn faster other languages if you are young. The life of a missionary is certainly not easy. Thank you for your life for Jesus in Senegal! PS – did you make it through those 8 days? Is Joel back?

  9. Carolyn Gaupo says

    September 3, 2013 at 11:27 am

    As always I love your pictures. I will keep your boys in my prayers. Because of Cordelia I have a slight idea of how hard it is for them. But she now speaks and reads in 3 languages. So encourage the boys to hang in there. As you know it will come. But boy sometimes it is hard for them and hard for you. I’ll be praying. Carolyn

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