Your first day as an 8th grader at a new school almost double the size of your old school...and having only lived in this area for a week!!! I am in awe of how well you adapt to new situations... Well honestly I know you well enough to know that you have such determination and strength that when you put your mind to something, you will succeed! I am just Thankful that you were willing to stay strong and give it your best shot even though this move is not what you wanted! I am Proud of the way you handle these disappointments and it warms my heart listening to you express your thoughts and feelings of God being at work, and knowing that God is planning to use you here in O'Fallon!
I am Thankful that you have had a Wonderful start to the school year! I'm not saying it's been easy, because I know it's been extremely difficult for you, but I am Thankful that all the teachers and staff and your peers have been extremely helpful and welcoming, and that you have been just as sweet as can be to all of them!!
Even though the number of students was a little intimidating... I'm beginning to think that bigger is better, in this instance! Overall I think you are able to just "be you" and even though Tourette Syndrome and OCD are very much a part of your every day life, it hasn't seemed to be the focus. More people are familiar with it here and it just seems like it's no big deal! But at the same time the teachers "get it" and are willing to accommodate any way needed! I have good feelings about this school year and I hope you do as well Allyssa!
I have to brag a moment.. You know that little hobby of yours.. Singing?!! Yeah, and you know how I've told you there's talent there.. Well now do you believe me? Getting picked 5th for Honor Choir out of all that tried out! I am impressed! And oh so Proud!
Keep on keeping on Allyssa! You are such an inspiration to others... Myself included! Stay strong, keep your Faith, believe in yourself! Love God and know that you are Loved!!
With all my Love,
Mom
