• secretlife said on Aug 22, 2008....

  Have a great first day of school today.
  I hope you aren't thinking "this is the last time"....
  and only concentrating on the joy of the moment.

• Expendable said on Aug 22, 2008....

  Have a nice day today. ^_^
  -ex.

• skald said on Aug 22, 2008....

  Good luck with your new school year. I know you will make a difference for those young pupils. Then I am sure you will find new things to enjoy when you retire. Good luck I say again.
  
  My grandchildren started school today. Luv skald.
  

• hinana said on Aug 22, 2008....

  ooohh its my last year too =) of high school though..and i dont start till the second of september
  you teach elementary im guessing?
  i used to love getting a new box of crayons an all that other good stuff
  theres something just so satisfying about it..all those brand new crayons and pencil crayons lined up in a bravd new box, with sharp tips *sighs*
  i shoudl go buy myself some =P
  itll do teh heart good plus ill have some fun colouring x)
  enjoy your last year of school woman

• BEprepared said on Aug 22, 2008....

  Hi Woman,

  I've read enough of your postings and comments to know you are a genuine person and a person of character.  Please don't let this last semester cause you to look upon your responsibilities sadly but try to let it be the "bouquet of joy" to climax your special career.  Your career has truly been one in which you can remember children you have helped to progress in ways not many of us can.

  Also think about what is waiting for you just beyond this semester.  Begin to plan what you will do and let the excitement build to fuel you right through the next few months.  Make this one of the most joyful times you have experienced.  As we need to be reminded sometimes, life is what we make it.

  My best to you at this special time.                             ---Jim---

• Eilan said on Aug 22, 2008....

  I hope your first day went well, bittersweet though it might have been.  :)

• woman said on Aug 22, 2008....

  Secret~Thank you dear. It WAS a nice day and the only time I thought about something being the last time was when it was something disagreeable. That worked!

• woman said on Aug 22, 2008....

  Expendable~Thank you. The day was full of joyful excited children.

• woman said on Aug 22, 2008....

  Skald~Did you send your grandchildren off with a hug and kiss? I will sometimes be sad these last few months but I am truly excited about my retirement and starting a new chapter in my life. Thanks for your sweet words.

• woman said on Aug 22, 2008....

  hinana~Oh yes. Buy a new box of sharp crayons. Breath in their aroma and then enjoy drawing something lovely. Good luck to you this year.

• woman said on Aug 22, 2008....

  Jim~Thank you for your kind words. And I will indeed find joy in this closing chapter. Afterwards I have many plans that I am excited about. But still, there will be moments.

• woman said on Aug 22, 2008....

  Eilan~We were off and running. Mostly laughing.

• lionesss said on Aug 22, 2008....

  hiya..W,, i hope all goes well for you,  Its my grand,daughters 1st day of infant school on sept3rd, she only 4yr and she will be going to the same school as her mum did, arr i cant wait to see her all dressed up in her uniform she looks too little to be going to school, But when she went to her pre school day to meet her teacher she was so proud that she could write her name and address, when her teacher said ''why have you written you're address'' she said ''its so you dont forget where i live'', ..... lionesss x

• CreativeWoman said on Aug 22, 2008....

  woman,
  I hope this last year with the students brings you very precious memories to take with you on your new journey into retirement.  :-) 
  
  CW
  

• wishyouwerehere said on Aug 23, 2008....

  Hi Woman -
   
  I hope you had a wonderful first day.  I know you are focused on your retirement as the end of your career, but teachers are never really finished with their work.  You have planted a lot of little seeds in your time in the classroom, and as those children go out into the world, those seeds will grow in ways you could never imagine.  You've built quite a legacy, Woman.   Hugs - Wishy

• woman said on Aug 23, 2008....

  Thanks CW. I have thousands of beautiful memories to reflect on as I travel on.

• woman said on Aug 23, 2008....

  Wishy~Awww. You made me misty first thing in the morning. Thanks for your sweet words. Hugs back at you. Woman

• woman said on Aug 23, 2008....

  lioness~Your grandaughter sounds adorable and bright too. You must be very proud of her. I hope she has a good school year.

• silverwhisper said on Aug 24, 2008....

  woman: so how did you manage with day 1?
  
  ed

• woman said on Aug 24, 2008....

  Ed~It went just fine. And. This is a blessing. There was a little problem, as there always are, to which I could say~Oh well, I won't miss THAT. I suspect the year will be full of ups and downs and then I will be on a new ride!

• skald said on Aug 24, 2008....

  Woman.  Sure I send them off with a kiss and hug every time. I know everything will be fine with you, (((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))

• woman said on Aug 25, 2008....

  Skald~Sure it will. And I know your grandchildren love you so much.

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