Quick Update
So, yea all my lovely buddies, the walk thing for Dad went well. In fact, the rain held off just long enough for us to complete our little victory walk. My son decided to avoid almost all photos and stay on the playground equipment as long as humanly possible. His feet were so darn filthy when he got home! Next time I'll make sure he wears sneakers instead of sandals.
On another note, it was really a fabulous fund-raiser, a ton of kids ran and received trophies and we all got blue ribbons for participating. They were really more like keepsakes as they had dad's name on them. It was neat to see all dad's former students and a cool opportunity to talk to some of the teachers he used to work with. It really put things in perspective and made me remember that even if we didn't see eye to eye he was a great teacher and these kids will take all the valuable things he taught them and pass them on. It's pretty cool. At some points during the event there wasn't a dry eye in the family.
He had such a huge impact on so many people. It's hard not to be proud of that. We were all able to share some of the funny things he used to say and do and that made us all feel good. Laughter is certainly healing! It reminds us that there is good to be found in most circumstances if we're willing to look. I think I'll just keep looking and, God willing, I'll keep finding!
Anyway, that's the way things are rolling at this point. Trying to get prepared for the end of the term, working, and trying to keep up with the family. I can't wait for summer! It'll be so nice to take a break from school and lighten the load a little.
Hope all my faithful readers are doing well.
On another note, it was really a fabulous fund-raiser, a ton of kids ran and received trophies and we all got blue ribbons for participating. They were really more like keepsakes as they had dad's name on them. It was neat to see all dad's former students and a cool opportunity to talk to some of the teachers he used to work with. It really put things in perspective and made me remember that even if we didn't see eye to eye he was a great teacher and these kids will take all the valuable things he taught them and pass them on. It's pretty cool. At some points during the event there wasn't a dry eye in the family.
He had such a huge impact on so many people. It's hard not to be proud of that. We were all able to share some of the funny things he used to say and do and that made us all feel good. Laughter is certainly healing! It reminds us that there is good to be found in most circumstances if we're willing to look. I think I'll just keep looking and, God willing, I'll keep finding!
Anyway, that's the way things are rolling at this point. Trying to get prepared for the end of the term, working, and trying to keep up with the family. I can't wait for summer! It'll be so nice to take a break from school and lighten the load a little.
Hope all my faithful readers are doing well.
posted by The Writer at 10:14 PM
2 Comments:
So glad the walk went well! Yes, that is lucky with the rain!
Good post.
You are absolutely right. It is good to keep the good memories up front and to realize that he touched a lot of people- especially kids!
Very good event.
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