Thursday, July 30, 2015

Done

This morning around 9:30 AM I was called to pick Peter up from school.  He has been officially dismissed from the military school. 
 
Here are the sad things.  Peter was one day away from obtaining the needed Algebra credit that has now been lost.  He is lacking two full credits of a rising Junior. Peter has lost exposure to some outstanding male role models. Peter will most likely be ineligible to play football this year due to his transferring and the state of his grades.  Peter will no longer receive the extra attention and efforts from the teaching staff that we have grown accustom to.  Peter thinks he has won his freedom but I am afraid freedom will not be all he thinks it is.  And yes I now get to deal with Peter 24/7.
 
But as my mom says, it is not the end of the world.  Peter was released before this coming year's tuition was paid by his "school sponsors." Money I personally was putting towards private education needs can now be redistributed.  Peter will now be responsible for his own transportation and wants. I won't have to listen to the sound of the TV/Xbox because we no longer have those in our home. I no longer have to wait for the dreaded call that he has been dismissed from the school.  And I can trust that God is doing something new regarding Peter.
 
I do appreciate your continued prayers - for God to heal Peter's broken heart and bind his wounds.  To put Godly and influential people in Peter's path. That I will have wisdom for setting boundaries and expectations. That I will stand my ground when I need to and not cave. I would like some closure with the military school that I have yet to receive.  And that we can get Peter enrolled in school that starts Wednesday.
 
I grieve the loss of what we have had.  I am disappointed that Peter has rejected a good opportunity.  Yet I am hopeful believing that God uses all things.
 
 

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