Birthdays

We have so many things to be thankful for. This year has brought us bountiful blessings and challenges galore. I have never really doubted if I could handle Libby's illness, until this year.  I have clung to the idea of making every minute count and to get through every minute with kindness and patience. This year, we have so much to be thankful for and after discussing with Libby we are going to begin to give back.  Birthdays are not a given, they are a gift within itself. 

We have been gifted with an amazing original Cassie Foster painting which we have special plans for. We are going to auction off this beautiful piece and give the proceeds to Make a Wish for Libby's birthday. 

Here is the wolf.  I love this wolf.   Libby hasn't seen this yet since we are going to try to create copy for her to keep.  And the original painting will go to whomever bids the highest. 

 

Not interested in the painting and still want to give?  We have a list of items that are needed desperately at Cook Children's, such as pajamas, card games, and toiletries. 

Not interested in either the painting or the  items?  We'd still love for you to join us to celebrate.  

Our plan is to have the painting available at a meal we are going to host to celebrate Liberty's upcoming 17th birthday. We will be sending out invites soon and will share the time and place as soon as we know for sure. 

No gifts needed, we will make sure that Libby has a few things to open. She already has so much and is so blessed in so many ways that it's time for all of us to give back. 

Co-working

Working with me, around me, near me must be a trip. My abilities and personality aside, life with Libby as my kid, in my class and on my campus, is definitely a ride. 

Rather than Libby spend her lunch in the nurses office, she's been eating with me. You can imagine how excited she is to be in my room instead of with her friends. 

The placement of the feed bag is important- a carbiner clip works everywhere. 

What? Ya need to potty in the middle of the meal?  Gotcha covered.  

You have to laugh and adapt and sometimes your co-worker will guard the door so you can deal with a 16 year old in the middle of a tantrum.  

Working with me isn't easy. I'm creative to the point of being highly annoying. I make leaps in conversations that are hard to follow.  I am driven to learning and striving to be a better teacher in a purely nauseating incessant way.  My classroom lives in truly organized chaos.  

None of these things have changed, they are only exacerbated because I parent Libby at school. 

Thank you to all of the amazing people I work with. I appreciate you all more than you'll ever know.