Fond Farewells

Today’s a big day in my little life, some fond farewells….

1. Last day of school. I obviously have mixed emotions of this. I am SO ready to be done with school, and with all the work that comes with it. I’m ready to jump into my life as an employee and a vacationer (is that a word?). I can’t tell you how hard it is for me to move on though. We have obviously loved our experiences with Miss Dodson, and the fact that Conner has been with a lot of these kids for two years makes it even harder. By the end of the day Miss Dodson couldn’t even talk she was so sad. Somehow I find great joy in that. First off, I’m glad that I’m not the only one who gets a bit teary-eyed but I also truly appreciate that she loves my kids almost as much as I do, that she will miss the same things that I do. I love that about her. I will miss that class, but I ready to face third grade with a smile.

2. My dad is retiring today. My father has taught at BYU since before I was born, since before my parents were married (my dad met my mom when she was his secretary). I doubt that there are many people who have worked there longer than he has. I can’t think of a single professor that I had who didn’t know who he was. He’s taught the largest class at BYU (American Heritage), from inception (and even wrote part of the book). He has been a vice president, he’s been a dean, he’s been on several influential committees. I know my mom is worried about him being at home, and what they’re going to do with themselves, but I think they’ll both have a lovely time with each other (as long as they have seperate computers).

3. Tim Russert. It’s just so sad. I felt like he was one of the few impartial journalists out there. My prayers are with his family as I remember h had a son who just graduated from college. Growing up in a family who valued political news on the same level as gold I have heard from Tim for quite some time.

Things change, nothing stays the same and I don’t particularly enjoy it… so there.