It is a challenge. It is a blessing. It is overwhelming. Everyday I have the opportunity to impact the lives of my students, to change our city, our state and our world with the words and thoughts I choose to express and teach. I am so incredibly grateful for this gift.
Day 2: Soccer and community.
I wanted to push myself to get to know other teachers besides my mentors. And I needed to commit to
Day 3: My health.
I don't always make the best choices when it comes to what I eat, drink or how often I exercise. I don't always take care of myself and listen to my body. But I am so thankful my body is healthy. Today one of my students lost their mother from an illness they only found out about three weeks earlier. I cannot even imagine that kind of weight at such a vulnerable age. Health is often something I take for granted.
Day 4: The garden.
Thankful to finally have a space to garden. I love time spent in solace with dirt under my nails. Today I put the garden to bed. Harvested the lavender and the herbs. Pruned the bushes. Dug up the bulbs. I can't wait for the spring to start the garden again. But I'm also happy to spend the time I would have gardening, curled up with a good book.
Day 5: Good friends.
{Matt and Shira at their beautiful wedding 10.15.11, Marshall and I were both in the bridal party}
Grateful for new friends that are quickly become great friends. Our friends Matt and Shira have been such a blessing to us. Tonight Matt and Marshall watched football while Shira and I got our nails done and made book paper dahlias. It is so nice to have friends who are also a married couple, that we like individually and together.
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