Another Ending, Another Beginning, and a Few Steps Forward

I've had to say a number of goodbyes to students who take a piece of my heart with them in the past 2 days, and tomorrow will be the last round of them. I was surprised by the number of sad faces when my co-op announced my last day to both classes. There have been lots of extra smiles, high fives, and hugs. I'll sure miss these kids.

I realized that I underestimated how much my presence could mean to my students, how important a teacher's role becomes to these children -- even if you see them only twice a week. That clicked today after one of my little girls had tears in her eyes when she hugged me. I was floored. But I also realized just how much God has given me what I need for this, that it's not my own work.

Looking back on how much I have loved every day with those kids lets me know I'm doing exactly what I should be. And I'm ready for my own classroom. That's a good thing, too, because...

I've officially designated. I'm 99.9% sure I'm taking that job offer. More details to come, but for now I can tell you that my own classroom is a reality. And here's your hint for where it's at:

~"To make an end is to make a beginning." [T.S. Eliot]~