tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post5665919280413889378..comments2023-12-28T16:31:10.689-06:00Comments on Literacy Learning Zone: soLs: bittersweetMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04822472844833732246noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-80008727609619564022012-05-27T14:12:38.902-05:002012-05-27T14:12:38.902-05:00102 years between them. Wow! That's incredib...102 years between them. Wow! That's incredible. Good for them!Staceyhttp://twowritingteachers.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-28608652740468438652012-05-23T22:50:02.508-05:002012-05-23T22:50:02.508-05:00What a great quote! Wonder is in my TBR pile, and ...What a great quote! Wonder is in my TBR pile, and I am hoping to read it this summer. It sounds like it was a really nice celebration. 102 years - wow!Amanda Villagómezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02119297811490732509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-5319805890950435662012-05-23T21:56:20.019-05:002012-05-23T21:56:20.019-05:00How wonderful for your friends to have you help th...How wonderful for your friends to have you help them celebrate! I've got a friend retiring this year and I am going to feel so honored to toast her!wakeupandwritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609907178978468802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-64773784118117395532012-05-23T21:39:48.503-05:002012-05-23T21:39:48.503-05:00So much more then a job...isn't that the truth...So much more then a job...isn't that the truthDanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011661904689079860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-16651842382857039772012-05-23T17:16:29.189-05:002012-05-23T17:16:29.189-05:00It is so difficult to imagine ever being on the ot...It is so difficult to imagine ever being on the other end of one of these celebrations. You captured the feeling of retirement celebrations beautifully--bittersweet couldn't be a more perfect title!Christy Rush-Levinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581876400990779210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-10165278206283921482012-05-23T06:16:51.617-05:002012-05-23T06:16:51.617-05:00Hooray for these teachers - and hooray for all tho...Hooray for these teachers - and hooray for all those who gathered to celebrate and pay tribute!Tarahttp://tmsteach.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-26729071692798367182012-05-22T20:16:14.325-05:002012-05-22T20:16:14.325-05:00There will be no more lunch duties or papers to co...There will be no more lunch duties or papers to correct; however, there will be memories and the knowledge that their work - made a difference in the future. I am sure it has.drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-57865495107011366782012-05-22T17:22:23.688-05:002012-05-22T17:22:23.688-05:00I speak from the point of view as one of the retir...I speak from the point of view as one of the retirees. It is so bittersweet to have a celebration of one's career and they will miss you too. However, following a time frame and duty after duty will not be missed. I love that your school community is a family. It's always fun to go back and visit the "relatives."elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-44660052223101838012012-05-22T16:51:34.255-05:002012-05-22T16:51:34.255-05:00Wow, 102 combined years for 3 people! Amazing! E...Wow, 102 combined years for 3 people! Amazing! Each must truly love teaching and I'm sure they have impacted so many kids in such special ways. I love your paragraph about how "teaching is more than just a job." You have captured so many of the things that make teaching a part of who we are. I hope you share this post with your colleagues!JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-9414885682491096652012-05-22T16:09:02.740-05:002012-05-22T16:09:02.740-05:00I know you will miss them, & wish them the bes...I know you will miss them, & wish them the best in their life's journey, Michelle. What a lovely tribute you've written here for them.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-20539207087821017252012-05-22T14:58:02.029-05:002012-05-22T14:58:02.029-05:00What a great story to tell, I felt like I was ther...What a great story to tell, I felt like I was there. By the sounds of it, I wish I had been! Fun and excitement had by all I am sure. Memories are great to share.Betsy Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10492340502962987362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-2912846911762839352012-05-22T14:00:07.469-05:002012-05-22T14:00:07.469-05:00I join the crowd cheering to these teachers.I join the crowd cheering to these teachers.Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-68470809386441579332012-05-22T12:18:29.822-05:002012-05-22T12:18:29.822-05:00It's so sad when mentors and friends retire. O...It's so sad when mentors and friends retire. Our school had about 2 a year for 3 or 4 years straight. You are right so bittersweet. <br />TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033713836621074476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-74182877352470040472012-05-22T10:20:09.222-05:002012-05-22T10:20:09.222-05:00That quote from Auggie is one of my favorites. Gla...That quote from Auggie is one of my favorites. Glad they had a wonderful party to celebrate 102 years.Katherine Sokolowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613122879321312187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-59827934623232997472012-05-22T08:24:08.323-05:002012-05-22T08:24:08.323-05:00Wow, it sounds like it was quite a special night! ...Wow, it sounds like it was quite a special night! That's amazing that they taught for 102 years altogether. BTW, I'm going to order the book Wonder now. :)<br />--jee youngjyk730https://www.blogger.com/profile/06316625247641575590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-80699504067447320362012-05-22T06:46:01.164-05:002012-05-22T06:46:01.164-05:00What a fabulous way to honor and acknowledge them....What a fabulous way to honor and acknowledge them. And, sounds like a fun night!Deb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-31480144567646827512012-05-22T06:30:00.400-05:002012-05-22T06:30:00.400-05:00Kudos to those three from your school who are reti...Kudos to those three from your school who are retiring! Great post and dedication to them. I am sure that over those combined 102 years they have helped many children and colleagues and, even though retired, will continue to teach. Love ya MJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901374472056625859noreply@blogger.com