I guarantee you that if you would have asked me five short years ago if I was even remotely interested in sending my children to private school the answer would have been 'no'.
We were happy with our decision to have our kids go through the traditional school model in the public system. We had no complaints...it was working out very well.
The shift in thinking all got started with a surprise blessing named Liam.
During my maternity leave I grew very restless at the thought of returning to the Credit Union after my one year leave. In this case absence was NOT making the heart grow fonder and I was increasingly becoming agitated about returning to a job I did not enjoy anymore. I by chance saw a posting online for a one day a week position at MEI middle school as a secretary and thought it was worth a shot. I would lose nothing by applying. I figured this was a way to get my foot in the door to being a secretary in a school (long time dream) by working one day a week there and the other hours at the credit union. It was positively providential that I was called for an interview and then called back and offered the job....four days a week! This was a sign it was for me. Although I didn't want to work so much with a little boy at home I was NOT going to let this opportunity slip by. I happily took the position and well, let's just say I've never looked back. It has been a massive blessing in my life. I love my job, my co-workers, the students and the parents. It's truly a dream come true. After working two years at MEI, I grew to find that my desire to have my children be a part of the MEI community quite strong and we moved Nathan over for grade 8. Best decision ever! He absolutely thrived and my momma's heart was about bursting to see him so happy. Chad followed the next year starting grade six and well, it was a no-brainer to have Liam here for Kindergarten. I am beyond pleased with their experience. The holistic approach to education...mind, body and spirit fulfills their every need. They are sincerely loved, cared about, prayed for and educated in a way that makes every financial sacrifice worth it.
I'm so glad we gave MEI a chance....it has been so good for us all!
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And we have noticed a change in you since you made those decisions, a change for the better.
Well, I know from my experience that I wouldn't have wanted to go anywhere else. I made life long friends from high school - it was a very special place and I think from the most part still is! Very different now from when we went but a good place just the same.
Jim always said that he never wanted his kids to attend public high school. we love Unity and know it was the best decision we made for our family.
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