Since the first day I held my red-headed baby boy in my arms, I have prayed over him time and time again. One of the things I prayed for was the school where he would go. Over the last year I prayed harder because I knew time was drawing near. He would start kindergarten this year!
I prayed that God would show us the right school for Ben. I prayed that he would give us a peace so that we would know it was the right place. Deep down I really wanted Ben to go to Arkansas Baptist in Little Rock, the school that I went to from the first day of pre-k through the last day of my senior year.
I knew it was a long shot because of finances and distance, but I also knew that God could do anything to change those circumstances.
I love that school.
I love it because not only did it teach me academics, but it taught me character, discipline and independence.
I found life long friends there that I love dearly and have the most incredible memories with.
Most of all, it taught me the Bible.
I am so grateful for all of the scripture that I have memorized because of that school. I wanted all of these things for Ben, but I knew that God would put him where He wanted him whether it was AB or not.
Todd and I have always thought our boys would go to public school just because financially private school seemed impossible. The public school where we were zoned was a great school, but for some reason I never felt a peace about sending Ben there. There was another school in town that I thought might be good for Ben, but God quickly closed that door.
The kindergarten classes were full before we had a chance to register Ben. We could have taken a gamble and moved into that zone to try and get him in, but there was no guarantee that he could go there.
We couldn't imagine our little boy being bused to another school across town. So I started to pray harder!
One afternoon, Todd called and told me he registered Ben at AB. He found a pastor's discount and said that we would be able to swing it.
What?? Is this really happening? I couldn't believe it!!
God is so good. After Ben's kindergarten testing and interview at AB, I felt this overwhelming peace wrap around me as we left the building. It was God's way of showing me that we had made the right choice. This was the place for my Benjamin.
God did not stop there. He continued to amaze me.
He provided us with the perfect house to live in right down the street from Ben's school. He gave my husband the willingness to commute to/from work in order to allow us to raise Ben and Luke in my hometown near my family.
He gave Ben a teacher that has known me since the day I was born and is my mom's best friend. He also put a life long friend's little boy in Ben's class.
Isn't God amazing?!
Just when I thought it was impossible, God showed me that nothing is impossible for Him. He worked everything out in his perfect timing. I am so grateful that He is in control. I am amazed at his goodness every single day.
I have hope that He will always take care of Benjamin. He has his best interest at heart. He always seems to do more than I could ever ask or imagine. I give him all the glory!
I'm sure kindergarten will have its ups and downs for my energetic, fun loving, strong willed, confident and vibrant little boy, but I can rest assured he is where he is supposed to be. This will be a wonderful year!!
