2011 and Beyond

The new year has been productive and most of my efforts to seek a more positive existence have been fruitful.  I did put in my transfer from NW.  I feel very comfortable with that.  No regrets about my time there or about leaving.  The process of putting myself on the auction block is daunting, but filled with the little excitement and hope for what God has in mind.

My kids have finished their first-ever round of KCA tests.   I think both did well.   Sam is a little frustrated over what he sees as a season of boredom.  He expresses particular irritation over the loss of computer time through testing season.  His teachers say he is more negative this quarter, and they would like him to lighten up. In spite of this, I am impressed with how well he is doing.  He could get straight A's, but I know he mostly wants to complete the requirements,  meet my expectations, and then go do his own thing.  I will insist on certain standards, but I understand all to well how it feels to think of school just something to get through. Emily is experiencing great success in the public system.  She likes the more interesting opportunities, and her grades are stellar.  I don't see the transition to middle school as being more than a minor speed bump for her.   She will jolt for a bit at first, but success will be hers.

The pain of John's death is still pretty fresh most days.  Learning to live without such a positive force is very challenging.  He really buffered some of the things that could be overwhelming with my mom.  So far we are doing alright without the buffer, though the sadness is deep.  I see some mountains to conquer in the coming months.

My life is full of anticipation, but until the blocks begin to fall into place, there isn't much more to say here.
Until then....