Well, here we are in September just trying to keep our head above water. You remember those days I'm sure, it's that time of year when you feel like you have something every single night of the week and then your weekends are slammed too! This is the time of year that I feel like I never get down to Columbia to see my family. It will happen again from January to March but I'm thankful for my time during holidays and summers to get some good quality time. I think of you every single day and pretty much all times of the day. I've mentioned before that it's weird times that you just pop right into my head. Riding home from teaching my Winthrop classes at night was always a time for a phone call (I go to make that call VERY often), of course Carolina Football, looking into the eyes of a precious child at school, talking about a new project at school, when people make a BIG deal over the LITTLE things (you really had no use for drama and I loved you that much more for it), thinking about trips I want to take and how you would have so much fun with us...
First time in what 8 years that Anna or Addie isn't cheering on Friday night but I know you would've been there anyway to support Jacob and the Eagles. So, what IS new? For starters, Jacob is busy with football, I hope to catch up with him soon. I believe Anna is settling in as a 3rd grade teacher extremely well. She's such a natural and there are 25 lucky students in her classroom. Addie is balancing classes, work, sorority and her busy social life. They both have what it takes to make it but I know you aren't surprised in the least. Sally shared with me yesterday that she got emotional while making her coffee for work (see I told you it hits at weird times in the day) and thought that even though you were gone in too short a time by our standards, you did a better job preparing us than anyone. She said you taught us so much and modeled how to live life. Sal's right and I know she like the rest of us sure would like to still be learning those lessons.
Oh, and something else new-"All Set...You Bet" that you used with your students has really caught on at India Hook. I wear the wristbands 24/7 and have shared them with others (donations for Cindy's Place of course) and our faculty even voted to use it to start our meetings so everyone knows when it's time to start. I love it because I think of you every time!
I knew football season would be tough but it's a little tougher than I was prepared for but I will say it makes me pull even that much harder for our Gamecocks (if that's possible!) Hope to make it to a game soon-
I'll be back with you soon - on the blog that is, because I know you are with me every second of every day!
As always-love ya Sista!! And Cock-a-doodle-do!
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