School updates!!

On Tuesday evening, Duane and I, along with Alex, attended his school's open house. We walked around and looked at his classrooms and met all of his teachers. It was fun to see where he spends his days.
It made my heart glad to hear that Alex is making a good impression on his teachers. He is getting the reputation of being one of the most respectful, helpful and attentive kids in 6th grade! I asked Duane if they were really talking about our son!! We pray that he will stay that way!!
His teachers are very happy with his grades and his participation in class.
Most all of his teachers are Christians, and his Principals, Mr. Wiles & Mr. Heideman are both believers. When we spoke with Mr. Wiles, he told us that it is his goal to have the first Christian Public school!!
The teachers and principals meet every Wednesday, off campus, for prayer before school!

Ashley's school is a lot bigger, and we haven't yet had opportunity to meet all of her teachers. She is doing so well with her grades, with Physical Science being the "hardest class ever!" She has made several really good friends, and is into the routine of school! She likes her teachers, with one being really hard to learn from. She will get the hang of it!
She has had two teachers ask her about her faith, admitting that they are believers too! She is also attending Launch Pad every other day, with Christian kids studying the Bible together, at school! The area leader for Launch Pad, Emely, is doing so much to help Ashley settle into the public school experience!

Nikki loves school!!! She has a great teacher, is friends with all the kids in her class, can't wait for lunch, and loves, loves, loves her music class!! She comes home everyday singing Frère Jacques, word for word. Nikki's principals and teachers are Christians as well, letting me know from the beginning that the students are covered in prayer, everyday!!

We are grateful for the way that God is helping our family though this new experience. He isn't absent in these schools, and we are grateful for His faithfulness to show Himself in BIG ways everyday!!

I am adapting to my quiet(er) days...staying busy with errands, housework and canning. I am going to a weekly Bible Study, and am thoroughly enjoying that! My days fill up faster than I thought they would, and then it is time to start my pick-up routine.
God is good!