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solsc: finale 31/31


March Slice of Life Story Challenge 
hosted at the Two Writing Teachers
Join us for a month of writing!


It's been a long month.  A busy month.  A fulfilling month.

This month I --
watched students try their best
read hundreds of slices
wrote as many comments
tried to see any signs of spring
enjoyed a date night
transitioned the girls to big beds
started potty training
and wrote -- a lot about the girls.


This last week was a long spring break week.  A busy week.  A fulfilling week.

This week we --
played and giggled
spent time with Grammy and Grampy
practiced potty training
went to the library
finally played outside
celebrated my birthday
ate lots of cake
and wrote -- a lot.


This day will be a long day.  A busy day.  A fulfilling day.

Today I --
am celebrating the
the glorious risen Son
and following Jesus' example,
obeying his command by
publicly professing my faith
through baptism and
telling my story
that I wrote.


A fitting finale for this month, this week, this day that now becomes my new beginning.


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  1. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    A fitting end indeed.

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  2. Betsy HubbardMarch 31, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Yes, what a fulfilling month you have had. Thank you for sharing so much and committing yourself to many wonderful things. :)

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  3. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    This is a beautiful piece! Structure is brilliant! A fitting end to a new beginning.

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  4. LynnMarch 31, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    It has been a great month . . . so many stories read, so many stories that have touched me as well. Congratulations on your baptism today!

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  5. CarolMarch 31, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Michelle,
    So grateful for another year slicing with you!
    You and so many other slice commenters would be one of the blessings on my birthday list!
    Happy Easter! He is risen!
    Carol

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  6. elsieMarch 31, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Simply wonderful! And may we share many more slices of life.

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  7. Laura KomosMarch 31, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    What a wonderful way to wrap up this year's month-long challenge! I am always grateful for your wonderful comments.

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  8. Terje March 31, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    A new beginning, a promising start to another day, week, month, year.

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  9. Amanda VillagómezMarch 31, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Such a big day - congratulations! I am glad that you have so much to celebrate from this month and for today.

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  10. JudyMarch 31, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    A busy month, week and day. Have a blessed Easter and affirmation of your faith with your baptism. Your writing and sharing is such an inspiration not only to me, but to all of the other slicers here in this community and to the children that you teach. Love ya M

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  11. Linda BMarch 31, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Special times all the way to the final day, Michelle. How great that it worked that way.

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  12. Deb DayMarch 31, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Nice post Michelle! Wonderful way to end the month and start a new beginning. Here's to many more slices

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  13. ChrisMarch 31, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Whew! We made it (the second year was easier, thanks for the nudge!)
    Congrats on your special day, too!

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