So, here I sit, no kiddos for a whole week, and loving the time off...then I get the phone call. Almost two weeks ago I was in a car accident. Now, let me preface this by stating that it WAS NOT MY FAULT! Long story short, (very long story, I shall spare you, this drama would take longer to type than a made-for-TV movie!) I am sitting on my couch, puppy in my lap, the phone rings, and the insurance adjuster calls and says "we're totalling out your car." Wow...so, okay, my whole Spring Break just shifted. I am now going from bum status to car shopping status....And then it hit me...at least it's happening over Spring Break, where I'm not knee-deep in children's drama, meetings, or general parent-crowd-control stuff. So, I hit the websites, start browsing...at least I've got the time to do my homework! If only my student's would be so motivated, eh? Seriously...
I got a call today from one of my friends who was substitute teaching in a nearby district that actually had school today and she told me about one of my former students I had 2 years ago and how he is in some deep trouble. I hate that. This was a kid I wanted to adopt (okay, not really, but you know what I mean). I mean, it's one of those crazy deals where I had the Wally and Beaver Cleaver kind of home growing up, and so I know how it can be, and this kid has been shuffled and moved around so many times, he doesn't have a good, healthy "perspective" on life. It makes me think a couple things. First off, I need to call my parents (again, for the upteenth time) and say "Thanks" for everything. And, second, I need to call the kid. I have a friend who goes to church with the family. I know, I can't change his situation, but I can make a phone call. I had a good rapport with him, and he knows I care about him. It won't change the world, but it won't hurt to try. We shall see what happens. I have thought about him a lot today, as I have sat on the couch.
Even on break, I'm thinking of kiddos. The job never ends...and I like it!
However, with that being said, I'm glad we don't have school tomorrow. Did I mention I love Spring Break
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