May 24, 2017, Prescott-
We are nearly done with the academic year,
and spent a good part of the morning
recapping.
Three of our students won awards,
having made great strides,
both academically and character-wise.
Another went slightly backwards,
misreading the cues,
after the assembly had finished.
The group as a whole had transition issues,
as the afternoon ensued.
It’ll be over,
for a few months, though,
by noon tomorrow.
I trust team changes,
and student transfers,
will allow for a more even start,
come August.
I will know my own assignment level,
in a week or two.
At least, I will continue to work,
somewhere.
We make adjustments,
and see progress,
in our lives.
Some are entirely
of our own volition.
Others are thrust upon us,
and duty calls-
or opportunity knocks.
Several said they hated today,
and were glad it was over.
I don’t see myself
as having that luxury.
Every day given me,
in good health,
is one more than
Penny was given.
I seldom heard her complain.
Most of what I do
involves increments.
Baby steps,
some of them backwards,
are needed,
if one is to maintain focus.
Giant steps,
most of them forwards,
are what give me confidence.
Time was,
when I could not imagine myself,
doing half of what
the spirits have guided me to do.
Time will be,
when I look back
on things large and small,
and thank God for my feet.
Time was,
when I could not imagine myself,
doing half of what
the spirits have guided me to do.
Thank you for this meaningful statement.
Glad you find it inspiring. Let them guide you, too, Susan.
So true. Often we complain when we shouldn’t God bless you in the life changes and me too! 🙂
Our complaints are so often based on false expectations. It’s like drinking muddy water, then grousing about having a silty mouth.
Congratulations on finishing up one year with the immediate promise of another.
After early morning ruminations, it’s clear that I can’t leave these little ones next year.
It is good to read another’s gratitude. It’s inspiring in the often dramatic, angry, and fearful world of social media. I seek that which raises the vibration and this does for me. Thank you
I am so happy that this post seems to have uplifted more than a few people. Happy end-of-spring, JR.
Happy Summer!😎
Baby steps. So true. That is how you can take the next step.
That is exactly how I will take the next few steps. 🙂