School Dayz

Devon flew home today on Jet Blue. We were all proud of him as he was able to navigate the airport without any problem. Grandma Merry (Gail's Mom) was very proud of Devon. I think that it gave her some peace that he is getting exercising some independence. Next time he won't have two fistfuls of change in his pockets going through security....oh well...live and learn.

A good friend and I got together on Friday night. He and I went to a Giants-Cubs game @ ATT&T. It's hard to go to a game and have no one to root for. The company was good though and so were the garlic fries. We got together again on Friday to worship. I told him that I can't remember anyone calling to get together just to worship. It was good.

Devon, Joey S., and I went to Half Moon Bay High to go to Devon's locker. He has a great location and he opened it over and over again easily. He will need to use his locker this year because he has six classes. Last year, Dev lugged his 100% of his books back and forth.

We also walked to his classes. We went to one class, his Algebra class and the door was open. Inside was a very sweet, kind instructor, Ms. B., and she asked Devon if he was nervous and Devon shared that Algebra was his toughest subject and she replied, don't worry, we're in this together. This was reassuring to the both of us. Again, God providing.

I'm grateful that on both occasions when I went to the High School, Pete M., was there (the head of special education. He help me navigate the changes that needed to be made. This was really helpful because Devon's counselor is new this year. It was amazing to me that Pete was there both times! Again, God providing.

Devon's case manager for his special education is his independent study teacher who also teaches Algebra who also is Devon's independent study teacher. Again, God providing.

I called our neighbor this afternoon to speak to her husband that had just returned from a month-long fishing trip. He was off for another week of fishing! We talked a little about school starting tomorrow and she offered to take Devon to school everyday! I didn't even think to ask her. Again, God providing.

I called another friend tonight to pray about the upcoming school year for our kids and during the conversation, she volunteered to invite Devon to her house after school as needed and offered Devon a ride home on rainy days! Again, God providing.

When I am feeling down and out, I need to be reminded about the goodness of a God who provides!

We are so grateful for the thoughts and prayers that have been offered on our behalf. Love and thoughts from afar have brought near and present in our lives through the agency of prayer!

Please let us know of your prayer requests and you can contact us directly @ desert_streams@sbcglobal.net.

Love,

Jon and Devon