Skip to main content

{saying goodbye}

Saying goodbye 

This week has been full of many kinds of goodbyes ...
I've been trying to remind myself: 
It's not goodbye forever -- it's until we meet again.

        To staff and colleagues waving through a computer screen

            To my students through snail-mail in a postcard

        To fifth graders moving on to junior high

            To trusted teachers and staff at my daughters' school

        To the last two months of doing school online

            To a school year full of joy and hope ... and strife and stress

        To the last day of school today

Saying goodbye is always hard.
But closure is necessary to move on.
So goodbye until we meet again.

And hello summer.



Labels:

Comments

  1. elsieMay 28, 2020 at 4:08 PM

    Closure is needed, but this closure sure leaves a lot to be desired. I know the "what will school be like" questions will be present all summer long, but try to enjoy the time and explore new passions this summer.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Leigh Anne EckMay 29, 2020 at 9:49 AM

    As much as I look forward to summer, I still feel like it can't start yet because there are so many things that feel unfinished. May we all find some peace and celebration along the way!

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousMay 29, 2020 at 2:39 PM

    Strange good-byes this year, aren't they? I still have two weeks to go. I hope your summer will feel free and joyful!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Ruth AyresMay 29, 2020 at 4:32 PM

    Your poetry always captures the heart of things. My favorite line is the last one. Hellos are usually so much more fun the goodbyes.

    ReplyDelete
  5. JulieMay 29, 2020 at 11:12 PM

    This one got me all emotional! This was our last week of school too. So many feelings.

    ReplyDelete
  6. JudyMay 30, 2020 at 9:33 AM

    It's been a strange few months and one that will be remembered. So hard to say good-bye when you can't be close to your students and co-workers. Praying that come Fall, this will all be behind us and we can find a new sense of normal. Love ya, Mom

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Popular posts from this blog

An Interview with Educator/Momma/Writer Ruth Ayres Celebrating #EnticingWriters + Giveaway!

I love sharing book titles with close friends, so I'm happy you are here! I want to share a book that you must add to your to-be-read list. Ruth Ayres has a brand new book titled  Enticing Hard-To-Reach Writers   published by Stenhouse Publishers. It's another must read from Ruth. There are many professional development books available to learn about mastering our craft of teaching.   However, there are only a few that make a true impact -- and this is one book that weaves raw truth, research, practical ideas, and story all in one {cute} little package.  In  Enticing Hard-To-Reach Writers , Ruth allows her worlds to collide during the creation:  "In this book, I entwine my three story lines as educator, momma, and writer." (p. 6) And she does this in an amazing way through sharing stories of her family, adoption, children living in hard places -- and doing their best  -- and healing. She shares how we can use research ...
26 comments
Read more

soLs: a week

Slice of Life Stories hosted by the  Two Writing Teachers I can't believe it's already been one whole week. Sometimes vacations are over in a blink, but other times vacations move slowly to enjoy every moment.  That's how this vacation is going - slowly, but with so much to enjoy. Of course, it is hard being away from home and the every-day-usual, but what I have truly enjoyed the most is the evenings.  After the girls are tucked in bed, it becomes my time to do what I choose to do because I have NO to-do list!  Nothing!  No cleaning, no laundry (thanks Mom!), no dinner (thanks Dad!), no dishes, no nothing.  Instead I have guilt-free time to read books, browse Twitter, catch up on blog reading, scrounge...
21 comments
Read more

soLs: a (proud) little secret

Slice of Life Stories hosted by the  Two Writing Teachers Come here.   Come closer.   I have a secret to share with you.   I'm really excited about it and I haven't told anyone except my mom , my hubby, and my friend, colleague, and writing buddy . I receive notifications of comments on my blog on my email at school.  I think all of you will agree, it's always exciting to see that a new comment was left behind.  It never gets old.  Everyone loves a visitor, a voice that let's you know that you've been heard, and a comment that keeps you writing. I know I don't say it enough, but I really appreciate when YOU stop by and YOU leave a little note because YOU matter to me.   Most comments pour in on Tuesday as slicers are doing their very best to read and leave a supportive note that day.  A few comments tr...
22 comments
Read more