Several years ago I challenged myself to post daily during the month of February something positive about my day. I know this is a common November practice, but really, November isn't a rough month for me. I love the anticipation of the holiday season, Thanksgiving break is always a just in time chance to relax and spend time with the family, and the month always goes by fast. February on the other hand. . . let's just say it can be very long for me.
This February 1st I stood in a very long line for the visitation service of an amazing educator. He is the second outstanding educator I have known that has died in the last few weeks. While this is far from great news, the positive I am pulling from this is to let their lives inspire me. When the going gets rough, I need to remind myself of how these two educators never let up. They worked tirelessly for their students and did not accept anything less than the best from those they taught. They inspired countless students, as the long line last night once again showed. I am grateful that I got to know these two and in their honor I will work to inspire the students in my life.
