A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Dawson’s last day of school at Brookwood Elementary and how hard it would be to know he would not see his unbelievable teacher again. Ruth and I have been earnestly praying and seeking God’s guidance of what to do for Dawson in the fall, as far as school is concerned. We had checked out private schools in Atlanta for Dawson and didn’t really know how to gather the funds. Well, a few days ago Ruth got a call from the Special Education Department in Gwinnett County with the most unbelievable news. It turns out that after months of agonizing, prayer, and many tears that the school they are moving Dawson to is Lovin Elementary, and Lovin Elementary is also the new home of Dawson’s amazing teacher from Brookwood. So, Dawson will have his same teacher who was so great with him and be closer to home. God is truly amazing even though sometimes we don’t understand His timing; however, God truly has our best interest at heart and He is faithful to those who are His children. Psalm 18:30
That’s awesome. God is good.
By: Tony on May 30, 2008
at 12:59 pm
That is AMAZING!!! That will make ya’ll feel reassured and not nervous when school starts back up, and the transition won’t be so hard for Dawson.
By: Kelsey Davis on May 30, 2008
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Thank you Lord for answered prayers!
Like the song says… He’s got the whole world in His hands.
Jody, you and your family are an incredible blessing to our church family. We are uplifted by your spirit, motivated by your determination, humbled by your excellence and inspired by your faith.
By: John Burgstiner on May 31, 2008
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Amen to all of the above. I am so excited for you. Being a mom I know that not only you have relief but sweet Ruth! Please tell her how happy we are that all of this worked out so “divinely”. Making decisions for your kids is the hardest thing to do. Praise God He has carried you through. Love to you all. Jahn
By: Jahn Burgstiner on May 31, 2008
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Isn’t it amazing what God can do! The world would say this was a wonderful coincidence, but I believe God heard the prayers of His children. Dawson is such a sweetie-and he has terrific parents! Ruth
By: Ruth Gray on May 31, 2008
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Lovin Elementary is where I work, in the Autism (ASD) Department, which means Dawson will be with us!! It is a great school, and a wonderful program, and I know that God ALWAYS knows what’s best, even when we don’t have a clue! What amazes me so is how everything was set in motion long before this moment. Jody, how blessed you are to be able to SEE the hand of God at work. I am so excited to have a place in God’s plans for Dawson, and can’t wait for Fall!
By: Kyndall Williams on June 1, 2008
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WOW Jody! That is so amazing! I laugh as I type that, because it is so funny how we, as Christians, act so surprised when God does something so amazing.
We worry, we fret and He says, “Hey, I got this.”
Send Ruth my love…. It is so good to see how God is using the 2 of you in your new church home.
Oh and by the way, I LOVED HSM 3 too…. I felt so lame when I cried. haha
Take care,
Lisa
By: Lisa Moore on November 5, 2008
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