So it seems things aren't perfect. Well, it's not so much that we expected things to be perfect. But it seems that things are not great for our son half way around the world. The week is slow and boring as he continues to not understand what is going on in school. As his classmates get further into the school year, they seem to be busy studying harder which leaves him with fewer people to hang out with after school. Evidently weekends aren't too bad. But being relatively idle for five days at a time is leaving him thinking about home, thinking about driving (which he isn't allowed to do overseas), thinking about work, and thinking about college. And this mother hasn't figured out if having the Chicago Cubs in the playoffs is a good diversion or only making the situation worse as he longs to be closer to the excitement of what may be a historic run to the World Series.
Tomorrow he finally meets with his Rotary youth exchange counselor...or his wife...not sure really which it is. It is my hope and prayer that they'll be able to work together to find some solutions to some of the difficulties Aaron is experiencing. I believe my son can succeed in making it through the whole year, but it would be nice to know he is enjoying the experience and not "just going with the flow" until he gets home.
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