with love the warms my heart before i can even turn around to see
which of the 21 faces it may be.
the moments where i feel like i am falling short
quickly shoved aside by their laughter and smiles
a silly song that will stay stuck in my head all week
or a recalled fact taking me by surprise as i realize more
sinks in than i know
and that it's okay if i don't know.
but i hope and pray they are learning the good things
the kind they can recall in the years that carry them beyond the walls
of my classroom
and knowing the good lessons aren't always measured in standards or report cards.
and the snow and ice take me back
to memories of roommates and suite-mates and hot chocolate nights
and the conversations that came with each
making me think back to the college days
not so long ago but so distant
where the unknowns were overwhelming
dreams were big
and tears and prayers were plentiful.
the walking and driving in the awfulbeautiful mess
alert me to my rustiness
to the mere 2 weeks of putting up with this last winter
and suddenly make me homesick for texas
where the warmth in the weather was upstaged
by the warmth in the people
who became friends there
the texas family.
and i smile because life is good
and has been good
and i'm constantly reminded of the NewGood and OldGood.
instead of a quote, here's a picture that just warms my heart...[Thank you, Tumblr.]
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Sending some love your way! Can we crochet during break sometime? Love!
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