20.5

Right now I am liking the number 26.2 a lot more than 20.5

20.5 is the number of days I have left to teach before I get married.  

I don't really like that number.  

I would much rather run 26.2 miles and deal with the physical exhaustion of a marathon than the emotional exhaustion of knowing I only have 20.5 days left of teaching.  It is taking it's toll.  

and I haven't even told the kids I'm leaving.  

I can't.  
It's too hard. 
Not Yet. 

I know I can run 26.2 and survive and even feel good after finishing. 
I'm not so sure I can teach for only 20.5 more days and survive.  

I've taught for 2038.5 days (approximately) in my life as a teacher.  

That is a lot of 
days. 
a lot of 
kids
a lot of 
parents
a lot of 
friends
a lot of 
time spent loving what I do.  

However, 

I'll love what I get to do after December 21st too.  

I have no doubt about that.  
Now I'll have 2 little girls to love day in and day out.   

It will take some adjusting. 

I am sure that there will be tears.  

but

a mom is always what I've always dreamed of being. 

a teacher is what I have been.  

Being able to love children is a gift I have been given. 

and 
I'll keep using that gift

Forever.  

A lot more than 20.5 days
A lot more than 2038.5 days.  

Eternity.  

I've got eternity to keep on loving children and teaching them. 
and I'll start with Natalie and Lauren.  

I know they will keep me more than busy

and happier than ever.  














and the other 198 kids I've taught over the years, 

They'll always be a part of me and hopefully I'll always be a part of them.  

20.5