I have promised myself that I would keep up with the blog throughout the coming year. I won't be able to blog as often during the school year, but I don't want to forget some of the wonderful things and not so wonderful things that happen.
To start the year off on a real positive note, I have lost 20 pounds. It feels REALLY good. I have to get the hang of what I am going to eat now that I have to pack a lunch and don't always get to eat what I want, when I want. I am determined to be successful. I heard a wonderful quote last week. It was, "You can't fail if you don't quit". That's what I am hanging onto with my weight loss.
Tomorrow, students start back to school. It feels like yesterday that we just got out for break. It has indeed been a strange and eventful summer. It will be a summer that I will never forget.
During the summer of 2012 I learned that God is good and will show his mercy most during tragedy. I learned that I am not in control of what happens in my life, nor do I want to be. I learned that I am stronger than I ever thought and that humanity is kinder than I thought. I learned that material things don't matter and people do. I learned that death means saying goodbye for just a while. I learned that I better not blink because my children are growing up fast and I want to savor the time I have left with them. I have learned to forgive myself more and take care of myself.
All in all, it was indeed a great summer.
Tomorrow begins new adventures with my students. New things to learn and new ways to grow. Bring it on!!!!
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Great blog, Shari. Big congrats on the weight loss -- that's fantastic! Keep up the good work! Happy anniversary to you and Tom. Love you guys. I hope this school year is a blessed one for all of you. I will pray for your student.
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