First Day Back

Sam’s first day back to school went pretty well- especially considering that the night before he had been “feeling a little bit nervous”. I’m told that in his class of twenty or so kids, there is only one new person, a girl named Ethel. At least he thinks it’s Ethel. I’m also told that Ethel is pretty shy.

I told him that it must be pretty tough going into a classroom where everyone knows each other- except for you. I also mentioned that maybe she would feel better if she had a friend.

Later on, Sam told me that he looked over at Ethel during lunch and he “noticed that she only took one bite- and then she set it down and didn’t eat any more.”

We’re both hoping that Ethel will be feeling better tomorrow.