Learning Thai

A little mock salute from Claire in her Friday, "scout" uniform.

Will you pray with us about a decision we are trying to make right now? If you have any word from the Lord, please share it with us!

Claire and Tom and I are all discussing and praying about what we should do for Claire's schooling next year. We have two options: remain at Assumption for another year or do a year of homeschool with some supplementary classes in the neighborhood (ie: piano).

While she's enjoyed many aspects of attending Assumption, the social aspect has been difficult for her and has taken a toll on her. She comes home some days really happy, having had a good day, but many days, she comes home seeming weighed down by the sad parts of her day. Sometimes the kids make fun of her right in front of her because they think she doesn't understand what they are saying in Thai. She feels alone and like she is at the bottom of the pecking order. Other days, like today, she got applause from her class and lots of positive comments about how well she sang a Thai song (she had to the Thai anthem alone in class as a test- brave girl!). It feels like a roller coaster at times. She really enjoys the academic aspect of school and we are really proud of how she's excelling in some subjects and keeping her "head above water" in her Thai classes.

As you can imagine, there are many pros and cons to each choice. Tom reminds me there is no wrong answer, that either choice will have it's positives. Please pray we make the wisest choice so that Claire can have social interaction and be involved in the culture but also be able to study in a good environment that is not too stressful for her.

Thank you so much!!