I've been dreading it the past few years.
But now we can't put if off much longer.
Where will E go to high school?
Will she continue the Catholic education we have been sacrificing for?
Or the public one that is equally good?
The main hold up is the cost- it's twice as much as her current Catholic school.
Yesterday I printed out all of the registration forms. They are sitting in a nice pile on the end table next to me. Untouched. I'm afraid. Steve's afraid.
These forms are due in a month. Sure, we can turn them in and still change our mind but you know me.... I like to know the plan.
Don't get us wrong. We are committed to Catholic education. This coming from two people that didn't receive a Catholic education.
Last night, Steve and I started to talk about it. Still no decision though.
Today, a former student at our school returned with a pile of uniforms...... for the high school....... to donate. They have a different plaid, crest, lots of other choices. It was really odd since in all the years I have been at our school no one has EVER donated uniforms for the high school. And I should know, I usually end up going through them and putting them in the used uniform cabinet.
I took the uniforms and started looking at the plaid skirts and shorts.... and they were right around E's size.
So, I texted Steve the picture and said, "Former student brought in JC uniforms..... no one ever does that. Is it a sign? Did God send us these? It's just odd."
Steve replied with, "I had prayed for a sign. Not sure if uniforms are a sign we can afford it. But could be a sign nonetheless."
We still don't have a decision.
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Oh gosh...I feel your pain and have been in your shoes. I wasn't even praying for a sign for my older son and I got one...and didn't want to hear it. I will pray for clarity for you.
Whatever you decide, it will be what's right for E and for your family. It will smack you upside the head and you'll feel like you knew it all along. Praying that happens soon. xo
I'm sure you will do what is best for your family. Tyler will be going to public school because we can't send 4 kids to Catholic school and college. College just wins out in that argument.
That's a tough one. I hope you get the sign you really need to make your decision. I'm curious, what does E think?
Prayers for you all...
I believe in signs. :) Good luck!
That is a sign. Good luck making that tough decision.
My husband and i both attended catholic school through high school. Of course, we wanted both our boys to have that same opportunity, but when it came time to transition from 8th grade to high school it was a financial burden we couldn't handle. My never ending prayer was that we had done a good job in setting the groundwork to know right from wrong. I just wanted to know that they would make the right decision and choices when confronted with things they weren't accustomed to. They went from a small catholic school to a high school with a student population of 2500. Scared me to death, but, you know what? They did fine. It was a huge learning experience for them. They saw alot, much of which they would never have seen in the catholic hs. Which ever decision yall make, rest assured that yall have given your daughter what she needs to grow into a smart, independent as well as spiritual being.
One thing I found difficult, is the way I was judged for not sending the boys to the catholic hs. That was pretty dissappointing.
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