Silver Lining: when it comes to the end

May 30, 2014

when it comes to the end

Today, I slid my nameplate out of its holder, locked my classroom for the last time, and turned my keys in. It's been a day of lots of laughter, and lots of tears (my kids said I should say I'm sweating out of my eyeballs, or else blame it on the fact that I'm pregnant).

Mostly, I want it down on public record that my years of teaching 5th grade at Meadow Elementary have been one of the greatest privileges of my entire life. I feel so overwhelmingly blessed to have been able to be part of that staff. I have been able to work with the most amazing students, parents, and faculty on the planet. They have taught me how to be a better teacher, friend, mom, and human being just by being around them.

Whew! Sometime soon I"ll stop crying. Goodness gracious.

And now - on to the next great adventure!

5 comments:

  1. It is hard! I did the same thing yesterday--turned in my keys and said goodbye to my dear coworkers. I'm praying for you during this transition! Have an amazing summer!

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    1. It's so tough, huh? Thank you for your sweet comment Jenna. I hope you have an amazing summer as well!

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  2. Wow! Best of luck in the transition! I know what it's like to leave something good for something better....bittersweet!

    <3 Daryl
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    1. Thanks so much Daryl! You're right, it's hard, but it's good when you leave something good for something better.

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  3. I am sure it was not easy closing that door & locking it for the last time... Memories can be great but they can also be sad too all at the same time.. Good luck on the transition!

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