Here are a few key achievements (from 6 months ago; gahhhhh!). No matter how long ago, they still deserve to be noted.
Ephrem is now a green/yellow belt in Taikwondo. This kid! Learning to do this demanding skill AND doing it in Chinese! These kids are my heroes! The test is nerve-wracking. He has to do it all by himself and remember both the Chinese and the moves. Crazy!!!!
Hosanna had finished Book 3 in the Barton Reading and Spelling Program. Yay! Progress is slow but it IS going! I’ve watched this girl grow from being afraid and frustrated; looking at me for reassurance after each and every letter or sound to a confident reader of full sentences and pages (as appropriate to her reading level). I would say it’s a miracle, and grace is part of it, but really it is plain old determination and a method and program that works for amazing brains like hers. Getchu some gurrrrrrl!
Jubilee has finished Phonics Pathways! Now, she can read (almost) anything! Wow! Around here, when you finish something reading related, your prize is….MORE BOOKS! We are all winning!
All right! Great job, guys! Ephrem, have I told you I did Taekwondo the past few years, too? It’s a lot of work; I’m excited for you. Great work, everyone 🙂 And, Hosanna and Jubilee, great work on your school. I remember all of the books you were both reading to me when i was at your house last 🙂 Love you guys and look forward to whenever I can see you again 🙂