This has been a week. The tragedy in Boston weighs heavy on many. We have members on our staff that were at the finish line when the bombs went off...but all are well. While it goes without saying, we are all on some level affected by what happened during the final hours of the Boston Marathon. Forever the optimist however, I am joyously grateful to be here and celebrate the abundance of human kindness that was precedent as a result of the heinous choices of a few.
At home this week, we mourn a dear friend and neighbor who was not lost to gunfire, but simply did not wake up in the morning. I will miss his big smile and kind, generous heart everyday. My choice however is to move forward with a fresh perspective on life and work. We need to not "sweat the small stuff" be grateful for each other, and maximize the joy that is available to us on a daily basis. Once again, it is all about perspective.
As the school break comes close to an end, I thought I would send some light your way and encourage you to return to work with a rested and positive mindset so we may continue to encourage, teach, and positively impact the children we serve together.
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Thank you Pinterest for your words of wisdom. : )
Happy sounds good! I'm in NYC this am gazing at Freedom Tower. A beautiful morning!- Elaine B.
ReplyDeleteI love all those thoughts - may we look at our students tomorrow morning with a renewed sense of compassion and willingness to work to challenge them to become the best that they can be and willing to stand up and make our world a better place!
ReplyDeleteAgreed, Margy. It has been a humbling week, especially knowing that at least 1 of my students was there and was physically unharmed.
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