My legacy: The Montessori School of BG!

It's been a year since I announced my retirement. Will my heart retire soon? That's my prayer! I am still grieving over students that I've learned aren't returning/enrolling in the fall - always the MOST painful part of my working life! and a major part of my decision to finally retire! And I'm not even at school and I still feel incredible grief!

BUT, enrollment sounds like it is at a healthy pace for fall. I have absolute trust in the love/faith/teaching of the teachers I worked with, and know that the school will continue to shine His light where needed. My call was to be a Christian around many who are/were not... and to do my best to make a difference for those who need to see. That is continuing and for that I am thankful.

I will get past the pain and I am thankful to leave a beacon in BG - the very best educational opportunity for children during the critical ages of 3-14. I am still seeking what I will be doing next...and caring for my mom...and loving those in my path. For now, that is my call.

Silvia is home in Paraguay and we will miss her. E is interviewing and has a second interview coming up in a very selective school district! A observied in and was offered a job if she ever wants it in another town! M is surviving the spring with his seniors and Mom is a well as ever. My new sons - are as much fun and joy as ever. Life is good.

blogging

Well I've been told to blog more often. I did give this web address to several friends with their Christmas cards to help them stay in touch...So if you are reading this, be sure to comment so I know it's worth it!

For those of you praying for Mom...she just gets weaker. She has fallen 5 times in the past week! We are watching her closely and she is leaving the house less and less. But I am taking her to my brother's retirement party in 3 weeks. We will just put her in the car and drive! It will work out ok!!! I'm sure glad he's coming here or we would be thinking we had to cancel Australia in June!

We have an exciting visitor at our house! 10 years ago we had an exchange student from Paraguay, Silvia. She responded to the invitation and came back for a visit 5 years ago for E's college graduation. Now she has finished law school and starts her new job in May so she has come for a two week visit. We've now decided she visits every 5 years! Just think next time she comes we may have some grandchildren! :) This week she is at E's and next week she will be with us. We had a wonderful Easter with our four children and Silvia and Grandma!

M and I have enjoyed getting out in the yard and cleaning up the winter debris. It is a never ending job but starting to look much better. Enjoy the sunshine all of you in Ohio!