I have tendered my resignation.
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This is most definitely a bittersweet post, to be sure…
I have mentioned it before and I’ll say it again today: serving as an Instructional Aide in a Special Education classroom for elementary students is a rewarding experience. A challenge? Sure. Exhausting? Absolutely. And some days, when it feels like you’re doing nothing but changing diapers and dealing with one behavior issue after another, But it’s a job that I loved from Day One.
So believe me when I say that it’s with a bittersweet spirit that I announce that I have tendered my resignation from the school. I am no longer working with those kiddos. I’m no longer spending the day in a room with some pretty amazing adults who will move heaven and earth to do what’s right for those kids. I was part of a pretty remarkable team. And I’ll certainly miss working with them every day.
So if I loved working in that classroom so much, why am I leaving?
Well that was the bitter part of this bittersweet post. Now for the sweet…
I’m staying home.
After much discussion, prayer, and consideration, Christy and I have decided that I should stay home and help Weldu transition to his new life here in the States. I’ll still be working some evenings at the bookstore, but our son will be my focus. During this time, we’re going to be focusing on English and basic academic skills. Our current thought is that he’s going to enroll in high school for the Fall semester. Of course, he could say he’s ready to go to school after Spring Break.
Who knows?
I sure don’t. But we’re going to find out. And it’s going to be an adventure.
This isn’t the first time we’ve been involved in homeschooling. Christy did it a few years ago with one of our kids. Even so, the thought of doing this is exciting and frightening and exhilarating and worrisome all wrapped into one. But we firmly believe this is the best thing for Weldu at this time.
So I guess you could say that I’ve become a homeschooling dad. Six months ago, I would have laughed at the thought of me teaching my son. OK. Maybe I’m still laughing at the thought. Sometimes.
What’s the line? Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. Right? Well that’s where we are. We’re taking the first steps of this new journey with Weldu as the two-plus-year adventure to bring Weldu home has finally come to a close.
So if you have any advice, tips, words of wisdom, or homeschool resources to pass along, I’m all ears.
It’s going to be a challenge, I’m sure. And I know it will be uncomfortable at times. And I’m positive there will be days where I wonder what on earth I’m doing.
But this kid?
He’s worth it.
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Prayers that the choices you have made and will make bring the best results for all of you! Best wishes for success!
Awww thank you…you were a treasure to work with….you will never guess what happened that afternoon we walked up to the office for you to tell them bye……The other teacher and I were pulled in and told that our classes would not be there next year and we were not going with them…
It would probably be a good idea to go the high school and talk to them about the situation. They may be able to provide you with some materials or assistance. They may have the ESL teacher work with you as well.