1st Day of School

Jace started preschool yesterday.  I was a little nervous that he would'nt go on the school bus without me-this wasn't the case as you can see from his smiling face.  I think because I signed to him ALL week that he was going to school, to see his teacher, Ms. Kristine.  His teacher sent me a picture of herself so that I could prepare him.  Great idea--it worked!

They told me he went right into the room and started to play.  They were pleasantly surprised at how many signs he actually knew and that he went along with all they did that morning. I'm quite sure he loved every minute of it.  The atmosphere in the classroom is one that is both fun and frustration free for these kids.  They all look like they love it.  The teachers have a passion for learning and for the needs of these children.  Now I just need to figure out how am I going to break it to Jace that he won't go to school on Thursdays and Fridays???

As for the cochlear situation, I am at a crossroad.  I want so much to go ahead with Hopkins.  However, I am told that after the first of the year, thanks to the new 'health care' laws-my insurance will change drastically and I may have to pay as much as 65% of the surgery.  That is both ridiculous and seemingly impossible since it is well over $40,000.  I may have to wait for Jace's medical access card (which covers the surgery) and use a different hospital in PA.  This hospital doesn't have much experience in cochlear implants, and I am petrified to send him there.  Please pray with me that I am led to whatever decision I am supposed to make!!