Hello Tuesday

      Happy Tuesday

Today I'm joining Holly and Sarah, and a few other bloggers, for today's Hello Monday link-up, where we say Hello to the week with a look at what's going on in our lives at the moment. However, I’m a day behind in posting…

 So what's on my mind?

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I love time with my family.

After living away from them for so long, I appreciate the time we have together so incredibly much.

This weekend’s been such a treat.

Easter service at Church

Meals together

Playing a game

Laughing

Chatting

Just hanging out

I love it!

two

Special Olympics was Friday.

We took two of our guys.

I wish I could show you a picture of their smiling faces, but since I can’t, I’ll just share the one above. But trust me.

Our guys had the time of their lives!

I loved seeing all of their hard work and dedication pay off. It was such a special day, that started with a parade send-off at our school, and ended with two excited little guys happily showing off their ribbons and telling everyone who’d listen how well they did.

My teacher heart was full of pride for our athletes (and also for the other 450+ athletes) who competed in our county’s Special Olympics day events.

three

The 10th anniversary of my dad’s death was the other day. And 10 years ago, today, we held his funeral. And at times, it feels like just yesterday… I so miss him.

I wouldn’t call him back from Heaven if I could, knowing how much better it is for him there.

But yeah. I do miss him.

four

I love being in the country.

Back roads

Big fields with wooden fences

Cows and horses

Farms

No bright city lights

No loud city noise

Just pure, simple country living.

One day…

five

A student’s grandma came one day last week and helped us make this cute Easter themed craft.

Is it not the most adorable thing ever :)

six

It’s currently Spring Break here.

And while I love my students so incredibly much, I also am so incredibly grateful for some time off. And yes, I’m also grateful for a short break from the metaphorical piles of paperwork too :)

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If you've made it this far, thanks.

Thanks for reading my random thoughts.

Happy Tuesday, Y'all