This time last year I was recovering from successful plantar fascia surgery. It had been necessary since I was walking around on tip-toes and was hoping with all my heart to be going to England in the summer. Dr. Testerman, referred by Dr. Lorio, said I'd be fine by June. Since last December brought weeks of snow, it was a good time to be recouperating; it wasn't like anybody could go anywhere anyway. It was the only Christmas since 1985 that I hadn't decorated or cooked huge meals. All told, everyone survived my not doing all the traditional things.
So, why blog now? Well, it seems to me that as I decorate the tree and attempt de-cluttering the most-used rooms in the house, I should be reflecting on the year and how I got to this point. My big adventure overseas never would have happened without Mr. McGlothlin's generosity and the judges who visited my classroom to assess my teaching. Nor would it have happened if Dr. Lorio hadn't sent me to Dr. Testerman; having surgery made it possible for me to hike to Merlin's Cave! And then there are two great friends from Reading, Keith and Wendy, who gave up two weeks of their lives to take me everywhere I needed to go. So much was accomplished for my classroom, thanks to their generosity.
This year, Christmas is about being thankful for a great year overall. I'm also grateful for husband Curt and our two daughters. I'm thankful that the school where I work is a wonderful place to be. I have great students. In the next few days, I will be busy getting ready for Christmas breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners at different relatives' homes. And while I fix a dessert for here or an entree for there, I will be deep in thought about where I was this time last year and where I am now. Merry Christmas, everybody.
So, why blog now? Well, it seems to me that as I decorate the tree and attempt de-cluttering the most-used rooms in the house, I should be reflecting on the year and how I got to this point. My big adventure overseas never would have happened without Mr. McGlothlin's generosity and the judges who visited my classroom to assess my teaching. Nor would it have happened if Dr. Lorio hadn't sent me to Dr. Testerman; having surgery made it possible for me to hike to Merlin's Cave! And then there are two great friends from Reading, Keith and Wendy, who gave up two weeks of their lives to take me everywhere I needed to go. So much was accomplished for my classroom, thanks to their generosity.
This year, Christmas is about being thankful for a great year overall. I'm also grateful for husband Curt and our two daughters. I'm thankful that the school where I work is a wonderful place to be. I have great students. In the next few days, I will be busy getting ready for Christmas breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners at different relatives' homes. And while I fix a dessert for here or an entree for there, I will be deep in thought about where I was this time last year and where I am now. Merry Christmas, everybody.