Signatures and Money

Well, it's official: we have an address.

We will move our luggage into a fully furnished two bedroom/two bathroom condo on Saturday. It's expensive, but just coming from Maryland, it's not shocking us like it would others (say, those military folks coming from perhaps GA). Still, I have had moments of "oh, Lordy! I must trust in You!!" At the same time, I knew we would be doing this today (signing) so this is the first morning since we left our place in MD that I woke without jaw pain.

The stress is starting to melt away.

Next week we can focus on getting the kids ready for school . . . doctor appointments for physicals and things like getting a list of what they'll need for supplies.

I met another military member today who said his wife is now homeschooling. Not her choice. He said he's heard more negative about the older schools than positive, but that there are a few who have told him they haven't had any problems of ostracising from the locals. Locals are only those who are born here of Hawaiian descent. Everyone else is a visitor. I don't mind. And, like we have told our kids, even if folks aren't nice, we do not have to respond in kind - but in kindness. Also, not to go into the situation over analysing it. Will they make friends? Most likely. Will they get teased? Most likely - just like everyone else, probably. I haven't heard about student violence, just that the locals will ignore us and that sort of thing. Whatever. I almost can't believe that kind of thing exists . . . especially in kids.

I have kept my Seton stuff, which will arrive in late July. IF we have to, we'll home school again. No big deal. I'll still certify to be an in-home daycare provider to bring in the income we'll need to pay down debt and/or even send them to the Catholic schools. At this point, I'll sacrifice much to make sure they get a good education in an safe environment.

I don't think it's unsafe . . . I just don't know. I do know that most schools (public anyway) have issues with cussing, sexual things, drugs, etc., but not every student is caught up in that. We'll enroll them in the schools and see what happens. I have told them that if they feel unsafe, we'll bring them home immediately. No big deal.

Hang loose, right? But, Hang tight.