End of 7th Grade

The end of 7th grade came quickly. Sometimes I think about her walking confidently down the hall on her way to kindergarten. And yes, I do wonder about the move I forced. Neither Don or Rebekah was truly on board. I was so concerned about Don traveling that hour and a half drive, and Rebekah never seeing her dad because he'd leave before she woke and be asleep before he arrived home. Not to mention the wear on Don as he drove that daily. Sometimes I feel I made the right call, especially seeing Don and Rebekah's relationship now. However, I have wondered if the cost is shown in her education and social connections. It's so hard to break back into the small town atmosphere. And I believe we lost so much momentum in the move. I don't feel Columbus was good in that aspect. 

Having said that, I do believe Rebekah is starting to find her crew. Band has helped a bit. And these guys. She's known the tall one for many years in soccer. They all took horn together in 6th grade. Her teacher calls them the GOAT. Have to admit, I think the Bee helped take them to the next level. It's always easier when one kid really gets it. 

Rebekah showed me this picture from her year book. She's the one to the right, behind the stand. It's like secret agent Bee. 

Her iLearn scores came back. One smart cookie. 

I got this text on one of the last days of school. Apparently they had an award ceremony where she was recognized. 

The closing interview. Rebekah has told me her thoughts about the interviewing (mainly when she mocked me by taking an interview of me after I finished my first 2 masters course), but I still think that one day she (or maybe her kids) will appreciate my efforts to capture the growing. 

And of course, the celebratory ice cream. 

On to 8th grade!