October went by in a flash. Parent/teacher conferences, Homecoming, a trip to victor with the Bass' to look at autumn leaves, Laura's senior pics, and, Halloween all kept up busy. These first bits of high school fun for Becca and the last for Laura.
Parent teacher conferences were fine. I realized that I am basically doing a good job. The kiddos have Special Needs and I need to be good to myself in understanding that I do my best and that is all I can do. Most everyone is making progress, but there is always the one or two that lag behind. A couple of students have had numerous foster homes. I can't change the fact that their mothers did them terrible harm by doing drugs. All I can do is my best for the time that I have them. When they are with me, they are safe and they are loved.
Laura elected not to go to Homecoming. At first, I was saddened by this. I then realized that in her mind, she is already beyond high school. She is preparing and saving for a trip to England next year. She wants to study to be a missionary, for a year, before going on to college. I am learning to let go, but wow is it hard.
Becca LOVED everything about Homecoming. We went all out and bought a pretty dress, complete with red heals. Jen Gray came over and did her hair. She looked gorgeous! She went with some friends, so no date, this year. It's so hard to know that my babies are all grown up.
Halloween was so much fun. Charles, Jen and Kaitlyn came over. We had soups and tons of Trick or Treaters. To top it all off, Tom made a fire breathing Jack O' Lantern.
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