It's Coming...

I got my letter today. You know the one..inviting me back to a new school year. Giving me all the dates and moments that I need to be ready.

I have very mixed feelings. It's just been such a weird summer. A summer of unexpected sorrow and supportive friends. And when we return to school - Bill will not be there. His retirement at the end of last year was one thing, but his death was something else. Now, we have to decide how to make all the pieces fit together to make a new picture. I'm concerned that some of our pieces will not easily move into different places on the picture.

Ok - enough of a metaphor - I mourn the known and fear for the unknown. But, in the unknown there is also excitement and anticipation. So, I need to hang on to that. To remember that each fall brings a whole new set of possibilities. I think Bill would have wanted that. He would have wanted us to look for the best in each of us and to hold each other to the highest standards possible.

So, Bill I will try for that. I will try to show my students the respect and care you did.

We will miss you!!