Categories: rejoice-with-me, the-joys-of-parenthood, everyday-disasters
Tags: school, prayer, coursework, panic
Date: 24 June 2009 15:19:52
Yesterday: I receive a letter from Genius Brat's chemistry teacher that informs me helpfully that the deadline for his chemistry coursework is Tuesday 22 June, a date which does not exist this year. Even assuming she meant Tuesday 23rd June, it was not hugely helpful to send, second class, a missive informing me of the deadline which only arrived on the deadline. She also informed me that the coursework was worth 33% of the overall mark, and that he could be moved down to a lower set if the work was not submitted. Added to this is the fact that he missed the Core Science Chemistry exam last week because of illness, and we are well on the way to a failed GCSE.
GB very nonchalant about the whole thing, saying that he can afford to lose one GCSE. I, not very convinced, raise the matter at home group, and lose hours of sleep over it, as well as posting it in every prayer forum I can think of. I also write a panicky email to the Chemistry teacher, asking if there is any possible leeway. My email bounces back the same evening.
Today, I transfer the contents of the email to a letter and, reasoning that it is foolish to post it when the school science wing is 10 minutes walk from home, I go and deliver it by hand. I have done all I can.
Lo and behold, GB saunters home from school and remarks, 'Oh, I found the chemistry work I'd already started and did some more work on it. I can finish it tonight and the teacher says I can hand it in tomorrow'. My mouth drops open with disbelief.
Do I believe there is a God who answers prayer? Well, to paraphrase a song, 'Ma'am, I do tonight'.