Monday, September 17, 2012

day 18

"It's easier to take things down than to put them up."

Today was my grade-level partner's last day. We have been a dynamic team for the past year. From the first moment I met her, I knew I liked her. She was smiling, observing from the back of the room -- already supporting me before she had even taken over her own classroom. During quiet time, I would peek across the hallway at her from my desk and she would smile, a reassurance that she was overwhelmed too. During the hardest months for me last winter she would make a Dori face at me, and even hung a sign "Just keep swimming."

She encouraged me, mentored me, laughed with me -- even laughed at me when I needed it. I am certain that I would not be the teacher that I am today without her. This morning during bathroom break I looked out the window and watched Midnight pull away with a heavy heart.

1 comment:

  1. I know how you feel,but with the beautiful person you are, you will have many more new friends. Midnight will always be with you. L,gp

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