Proud Mama Moment

A year ago my heart and emotions were in turmoil.  Rebecca had been diagnosed with environmental allergies during the winter and the next several months were a roller coaster ride as we tried a variety of different meds to help her manage them.  Emotional she was struggling and everyday was a journey that we had to travel.  The decision was made to have her repeat kindergarten and to start her in speech therapy.  It was not an easy decision nor was it something that Rebecca was thrilled about.  (She does love the teacher that she has had for the last two years and that made the decision to repeat a little easier for her.)

Fast forward to this year.  Her allergies are under control and her meds help rather than hinder her.  She is excited about school, is confident and her speech is making huge strides.  We are thankful for the Lord's guidance in the decisions that we made last year and are so thankful for the improvements that the last year has brought.

This weekend was 8th grade graduation at the small school that our children attend.  Every year a couple of kindergarteners are asked to read a Welcome Poem and specifically addresses the current years graduates.  This year Rebecca and one of the boys in her class were asked to do the welcome.  I was quite surprised when she came home with the poem that she needed to memorize and told me that she had been asked.  She memorized her lines with ease (which was my primary concern) and she delivered them flawlessly they night of graduation.

I couldn't help but think about what a difference a year can make.  Last year she was tired and emotional all the time and would have "melt-downs" whenever something was difficult or she didn't want to do it.  She was constantly stuffy and she struggled to carry on an understandable conversation with her peers.  This year she is confident and excited about every day and she can engage with her peers.  She is excited about moving on to 1st grade and we are excited to see what the Lord has in store for her in the coming years.  I am so proud of her and how she has handled the last year.  We still have our struggles, but she is facing them with more confidence and understanding.  So thankful for her and the Lord who has blessed us with her!