Tonight, I am on my couch in Royston, Georgia, but today at 3:15pm, but heart was at Anne Mason Elementary for my mom's retirement party. Yes - my mom, whom most of you know (& love) is retiring tomorrow. We have been counting down for a year & half. I am excited for her - time to wake up when the sun comes up (instead of a 5:15am alarm), time to go out to lunch with friends (instead of a 15 min. cold turkey sandwich), a chance to play the piano for fun (instead of school), etc. I learned most of my teaching skills from my mom, admired her organization, consistency, attitude of firm, fair, & fun, & daily prayers for the job, the students, & her family.
I struggle with being the best mama & the best teacher. I struggle with being a "working mama" & balancing responsibilities of wife, mama, home, church, school, teacher...the list could go on. I often ask my mom, "How did you do it? How did you juggle?" She always reminds me - through prayer. I only hope I can follow her example - in raising my children & touching many, many students' lives. CONGRATULATIONS MOM!!! We love you, Mom (& all you working moms out there!)
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| June 2010 - Anna's Wedding & pregnant with Peyton! |
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| Nolan's Dedication Labor Day weekend 2012 |
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| August 2012 - Grandmama, Peyton, & Nolan |
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| Fall 2012 |
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ReplyDeleteYour mom is an awesome example to follow! Congrats to her for doing it all with a smile. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Susan and Jonathan! You all have made my job possible with your encouragement and YOUR prayers! I love you all!
ReplyDeleteMama Fraley/Mom/Grandmama