Tomorrow was suppose to be my son's last day at his current school. He was to have the morning at his new school and a little party in the afternoon at his current school. I got a email from his teacher yesterday letting me know that she wouldn't be at the school tomorrow afternoon and due to all the upcoming changes it might be best that he just come home after being at his new school rather then go and spend his last afternoon with a supply teacher.
As much as I agree with her and the thought process, saying yes to this idea was hard. Why? Because mentally I was prepared for Friday to be his last day. The thought of today being his last day had me in tears.
Don't get me wrong - I fully know and accept that this whole change is not about me, and this is why we made the decision we did to switch schools. However, I need to have a moment of complete selfishness. I am over the moon that my son can't wait to change schools, I'm glad that this decision has made him feel lighter. That he is happy, and skipping through the hallways at school. I am sad though. I'm sad that In order to do what's best for my son, I'm letting go of my (see, told you selfish) dream to have my kids in the FI program. I'm sad that I'm loosing such an AMAZING support staff, and most of all I'm sad to be loosing one of the best things to have happened to my son. Someone who has been as big of an advocate for him as we have, someone who understands him, and communications accordingly and someone who just really loves him.
So to the following people who have forever touched our lives, I have this to say:
My son's VP and english teacher: Thank you for doing everything you could to make sure you gained my son's trust. For always being understanding but firm. Although it may not seem like it - he did really like you.
To my son's SK and grade 1 teachers and EA staff - thank you for knowing right away that there was something unique and special about my son. For being understanding and ensuring he was always placed in the right hands and care.
The gifts going to my son's EA and CYC
To my son's EA - it was wonderful that Myles felt so safe and secure with you. That you did what you could to help him and encourage him to move forward
To my son's CYC - you rock. Thank you for helping to ensure his needs were alway met. For being such a kind and loving person, who took my son under your wing from the first time you met him. For the messages letting me know you missed him. You have no idea how much it meant knowing that he had support staff that cared so much for him. I'm grateful.
To my son's current teacher: Writing this without feeling weepy isn't easy. This year was tough. Changing to a new school, I was very involved in the process. When D told me who his teacher was going to be this year, I told her - I trust you. If you think it's the best fit, then I'm on board. Well, you were the right fit. You were patient, loving, accomodating and understanding. You have touched our lives and our hearts. You made a tough change for him that much smoother. You took the time to get to know him and figure out how to best help him. It was nothing less then a pleasure to have been able to communicate with you this year and I simply cannot thank you enough for being such an amazing teacher. My son loved you, without a doubt.
PS - please enjoy your locket. (We got her a necklace with a heart locket, containing the autism ribbon, special teacher and you are my sunshine. She really was!)
This one is hard - to my son's Grade 2 teacher last year and his resource teacher this year. I don't know that I can ever fully thank you enough. To me, you were my rock at times and my ally always. Thank you for always letting me turn to you. For advice, for support and a kick in the ass when I needed it. You have become our friend and a huge part of our family. Thank you for making things happen, for being an amazing advocate. Thank you for loving my son every single day, through every ugly moment, through every accomplishment, every victory, every baby step. I firmly believe without you we would not be where we are today. You are simply an angel. *M* loves you, trusts you and I think will miss you the most. He is beyond blessed to have had you in his life and I believe will always look back fondly at the times you've shared. Don't ever stop calling for Allan and Steve. <3
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