The Hardest Week Yet

We were so excited to find out that Jake got into the American Community School that we didn’t even think about what his reaction would be. We know Jake and knew he would be distressed about starting a new school where he didn’t know anybody, but had no idea the week would be as trying as it has been.

Although these photos look like a normal first day what they don’t show is Jake being held by three teachers, as he did not want to stay at school. The reaction that you don’t see is absolute fear.

This has been the hardest event to deal with since we arrived, as it is trying on all of us to see Jake so upset and see him react this way. Luckily, once he settles down he has a great day at school and the teachers get to see his best and most well behaved side. We’ll see how tomorrow goes but we know it is just a matter of time and he will feel as comfortable and safe here as he did back home. We also know that although this is hard for Jake to deal with, it will also make him stronger and (as it did for me with our moves) make him learn how to deal with new situations and cope with change. A lesson that will only help him as he grows and moves through life.




The calm before the storm...