Rest for the weary...things that make me teary

I have come out of hibernation...thanks to Jr....

I worked all day Friday on my students' last day of school.  Another year down...this one flew!!  I had 2 very touching things happen.  When the students arrived, one of my boys approached me with a very thick envelope.  When  I opened it, there was an adorable letter about my breast cancer and how upset and shocked he was.  It then said that when he found out, he wanted to do something for my family and me to help us get through this.  So he decided to raise money by selling Hershey's candy bars.  Inside the envelope was over $60!!!  The effort and thoughtfulness that was put into his gift was very overwhelming....let's just say I shed several tears. 

We also had our quarterly awards assembly.  Seven of our GATE students were presented with awards from Mr. Headworth.  Surprisingly, Mr Headworth then presented me with an award on behalf of the fifth grade for being an inspiration.  It was a kite that they had made that contained a breast cancer symbol in the center.  The floodgates swung open again...very emotional...and well...I was speechless.  It is such a wonderful feeling to be loved and respected by so many wonderful kiddos!!  It is the small moments like these that reward me for the career choice I have made...Below is a picture of it!!!

After work I was EXHAUSTED!!  I literally went home and don't remember much from Friday night until I awoke Sunday morning!!  Junior said IT WAS TIME!  He told me I needed to get out of bed, get dressed, and get pretty because I can't hibernate forever.  So...I did just that...and I am glad I did!! We went to breakfast...bought some gardening supplies...went out to dinner with the Hoskins...and then went over to the Gilkey's afterward.  It was a nice day!!

Today...we went and ate lunch with the Lintz's at Jr's mom and dad's!! Yummy Korean food...AGAIN!!  We had a really nice, relaxing afternoon!  BUT...the best part is...my babies came home from the lake today!! Boy did I miss them...that is until they get on my nerves again...lol!!

Tomorrow...back to work for 2 more days...and then...SUMMER BREAK!!!!  Looking forward to a fun-filled, relaxing summer with family and friends!  Oh and lots of guiltless sleep during treatment week!!

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!!