Light in Sight

We have been at the beach this week, which in the end turned out much nicer than when it started.  We arrived in Panama City to rain and tropical storm Debby who was being very indecisive about what direction she was taking.  Then, after vacationing at this apartment for several years, we get informed that we have too many children, we are not within the fire code.  Now I respect rules, but I would have liked to know that a few years ago, or at least last year, and not at this moment with waves crashing, wind and rain, along with nine kids holed up in the living room twenty one stories up.  Lucky for us, it is a family unit, and a phone call put us back in the car, after repacking of course, and headed west for Sandestin, where we have been ever since with great weather, and sparking water.  This is our last day, and although a little windy at the moment, looks to be another beautiful day.  I believe it is 105 back in Hotlanta, so I will enjoy the cool breeze while I can.

So apart from getting a tan, (haven't had one of those for years), I also have been writing.  I joined another twelve week writing course with the famous Ms.B. or Belinda Smith, who is such a great mentor.  So got my first of twelve songs down for the record, and am really close to finishing "Finding Friday".  The end of the book has been so hard to write, mainly because I couldn't see "light" at the end of the tunnel.  Isaiah has struggled with many things in the last three years, but the hardest for him has been learning to "learn".  School has been difficult, from more than one perspective for him.  Not only passing grades, but fitting in, finding a place.  I mean how many kids is he going to find that have one once of understanding the roller coaster journey he has been on.  Even the kids from other countries have been to school, and while their English may not be great, they have basics.  Isaiah has so many "holes" in his education that it began to look hopeless in the last few months, that was until his Principal, an amazing woman, suggested Job Corps.

 So the paper work is done, and now we are waiting for the call for him to be accepted into the North Carolina Campus where they will help him get his GED, and teach him a trade at the same time.   I am praying this all comes to pass for him.  This is the best possible outcome for this young man, who struggles to connect and trust in a family setting.  He can begin to be his own person and build self confidence, which hopefully will be begin the journey of healing, not only for him, but within the walls of our family, where it has been difficult adjusting to the "loner" in our midst.  God is good, there is "light" in sight.