MJ and his 5th grade teacher Ms. H!!!
Most kids are in elementary school for 6 school years. MJ was in elementary school for 8 school years because he attended school from the age of 3 with the special needs pre-k. He has learned so much in school beyond the alphabet and basic math. He has learned to be more social and make friends. He knows how to appropriately greet someone. He has learned how to use the computer pretty well. He has had experiences learning about different animals. He has even learned to fly a kite! He has also learned to be more independent and go to breakfast and walk to his classroom by himself. I know I have to cut the “apron strings” but I LOVE the apron strings. I have had them for the last 8 years. They have helped me to feel secure and know that these teachers will communicate with me daily and keep my child safe. Now that he is going to middle school my mind is racing with all of the “what ifs”. I must now pray and ask God to help me cope with his transition to middle school. It will probably be more stressful for me than him! We have truly been blessed with amazing, caring, loving, and intelligent teachers. My prayer is that this continues throughout his middle and high school career.
NickysdayWithAutism 
Every parent has the same anxieties when their children go off to Middle School, High School, College…. It’s natural. Relax and enjoy the summer with the kids. You’ll have plenty of time in the Fall to fret. Love you!
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Love you too! I hate the anxiety!
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I’m going to go greeting card for a minute but I read it somewhere that worry is the interest paid on trouble before it is due. I don’t know who said it, but I try to remind myself of it regularly. 🙂
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Thank you! I needed that reminder!
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I am on the journey with you! Yes a change from elementary school to middle school is BIG. God loves our kids MORE than we do. In a few years we will look back and *see* how God was with our kiddos.
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Amen!
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We need to compare notes once the school year begins 🙂
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My friend posted this on Facebook for his son who just got married last year. God is able. I am sure you can relate to the statements. God will send the right people for MJ. He has a lot of prayer warriors. 🙂
http://autismum.com/2012/05/07/10-tips-on-how-to-communicate-with-autistic-people/
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Thank you so much. 😊
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Doesn’t matter if it’s 6 or 8 years, he learnt a lot and lived unforgettable experiences, yay for him! 😀
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He will continue to be the Rockstar that he is. I have all the faith and confidence in the world!
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Thank you Ms. H! You are such an amazing teacher.
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God is with you all xoxoxo
I know both teacher parents will ensure that all is well with MJ. 😉
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God is good!
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