Today is the first day of Middle School for my son (and hundreds of other pre-pubescent children all over Rapid City). From the looks of things at orientation the other night there is a whole lot of excitement and a whole lot of nervousness. Ahh those were the days, but I can tell you one thing, I am soooo glad I don't have to go through that again.
I can remember my first day at Hollenbeck Jr. High School in St. Charles, Mo. Long time ago, but recently I found my yearbook and looked through it, recalling friends and experiences I had in 8th and 9th grade there, then telling my children about it all.
I remember being so scared about who I might wind up with as a locker partner that I rode my bike over to a friend and soccer teammate's house to ask him if he wanted to be locker partners. It worked out well for the year--Thanks Brian O'Dell for being a great locker partner.
I remember being totally confused and overwhelmed with how big the school was compared to the little Lutheran School I went to prior to Jr. High. Especially overwhelming was the going from class to class in such a large building, the chaos of the hallways, lunchtime, gym, and getting to the busses at the end of the day, and finding the right bus to take you home. So many new faces for a shy kid like I was.
It was scary, interesting, anxitey-producing, adventurous, chaotic, fun, challenging, and new all at the same time. But I know that even though there were many difficulties and it wasn't always a pleasant experience, I grew and learned and became a much stronger person from all the experiences, both good and bad.
Here is to a wonderful year of growth and experience for you Jacob! It won't be as hard as the first day always is!
Thanks for reading and God bless!
Good luck Jacoby! Aunt Julie is praying for you!
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