The Wheels On the Bus

The wheels on the bus are going “’round and ’round” again! I am looking toward the new school year. Even after- perhaps ESPECIALLY after- so many years of raising a child with special needs; I feel a strange mixture of relief and concern. I’m wondering how many parents and guardians of special needs children feel the same as I do?

I am so grateful to have my boy being mentally engaged again. I am thrilled to have a few hours to not be looking over my shoulder or calling for him every couple of minutes just to know he is safe, out of trouble, and still present. I am relieved that he will have structure that I don’t have to uphold for a few hours. I’m excited for him to be around other adults (maybe- just maybe- him having some realization that I am not the only one holding him to a standard). I’m hopeful that friendships will be made and maintained this year. I’m looking forward to hearing all of the things that he is learning; that he will be shocked to find that I know too. I am relieved.

I worry that he will get so focused on something different than last year, or that he is not interested in, that he won’t listen to his lessons. I am trying to think of what is best to do with these few precious hours alone to keep our family rolling smoothly. I wonder if the teachers will show a united, kind, and very firm front; or if he will find cracks in the system. I am concerned that he might get upset and show a behavior related to his unmet needs that will cause his friends to not want to be around him. I contemplate how best to keep him interested, yet not overwhelmed by what he learns. I turn over in my head what needs to be said at IEP meetings so he has the best road for success where he is. I am concerned.

I’m praying hard as we enter this new school year and surrendering fear and worry for trust and thoughtful care. I look forward to what this year brings, and am praying for each of you as you go through the adventures that this new year holds.

“In quietness and trust is your strength.”-Isaiah 30:15, the Bible

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