September 2014:
A few weeks ago I ran five miles with my younger
brother Aaron. He really pushed me and
helped me run at a faster pace than I would normally. When we finished running I said to him “To
think, two and a half years ago you were helping me with my drains post-
surgery and now you are running five miles with me. It is truly amazing how the
body heals and how people push forward with life.”
A really good friend gave me this birthday
present. I have been wearing it ever
since I got it. I think it is very pretty but I love the information that came
with the gift.
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“The graceful starfish is a regenerative creature,
consistently growing and transforming whenever necessary. Courageously it moves forward through both
calm and troubled waters.”
I can’t help but think of myself as a starfish at
times. There are times that are tough
but you just have to keep pushing forward. I am so happy to report that the Islers had
an amazing summer. We were able to watch
our children learn to swim. I was able to hang out with the kids and watch them
play nicely together and truly use their imaginations. I was able to sit on the
beach at WML and watch Ruthie swim out to the dock for the first time. I was
able to meet up with an old friend and teacher. We got to watch our children
experience Disney World for the very first time. It was magical to see their excitement and
soak it all up. We were able to spend
time with family and share laughs.
As a teacher my year start s in September and not
January like the rest of the world. I am
looking forward to another great school year at CMS. Of course I still get the
butterflies and have those first day of school nightmares. Here’s to a great 2014-2015! I can’t wait to see what adventures are
waiting for me!
