I told you on Tuesday that I'd explain a little more about why I'm participating in "Thankful Thursdays" this summer.
This past year was full of challenges - to say the least. Outside of still working through grief, the school year was a challenging one. Overall, this was one of the most difficult groups of students I have had in 8 years of teaching. For the most part, I really did have GREAT kids this year. But some of these poor young people, are going through some really rough things at home - it's no wonder they don't care about their homework.
As the year wound down, I found myself getting more and more grouchy. It was harder to get out of bed in the morning, it was harder to put a smile on my face, and it was a whole lot easier to complain.
Enter "Thankful Thursday"...because I can't take the grumpiness anymore! I need to get myself back to focusing on the positive!! Each week this summer, and possibly after, I'll share something or someone that I am grateful for.
This week, since school just ended, I have to give a big "SHOUT OUT" (complete with spirit fingers) to my amazing team. The people I am blessed to work with every day were absolutely the reason I DID get out of bed every morning. Eric, Gary, Carissa, Ange, and Kim - 5 people who are some of the most dedicated, professional, intelligent, caring, and FUN people I know. These people would do ANYTHING they could to help the students we work with. I couldn't have made it without you guys!
And so I dedicate this song to my team:
Wildcats everywhere
Wave your hands up in the air!
(hahahahahaha)

Good for you. Love the dedocation to those you work with.
ReplyDeleteI love thankful Thursday. It makes me look through the week and see all that I really do have and how wonderful life really is.
Blessings
Jess, I stopped by from thankful thursday and am now a follower! I love thankful thursday...it helps us keep the right perspective on life...I look forward to getting to know you!
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