I kind of went out.... with a bang! Oh my goodness! Leaving LPHS was so hard, but there were countless people who made it exciting and fun. First, I had an intruder in my classroom: UNCLE DOUG! Every day for over a week, when I was teaching, I would find a new picture of Uncle Doug hanging somewhere in the classroom. Even the students were into finding the pictures when they arrived. I still am not sure how he got in but his connections run deep so it could be countless people.
The students were incredible too. Love them to much! They wrote me kind notes, hugged me, and constantly expressed how much they would miss me. I am grateful I chose to teach there. It is a wonderful school loaded with fabulous teachers, staff, and students.
I am a HUGE fan of the LPHS choir, especially when our songbird is singing in it! The final concert was beautiful! I loved every song and watching Taylor sing. Thanks to Mama J and the entire choir!
We were all a little nervous! It was time for the soccer championship game and we were playing the only team we had ever lost to...and we had lost both times during the season to them! I told Alyssa just to play her hardest; then she could leave the game knowing she had done her best and that feeling would be what she would never forget.
And she did. We were tied at the half 1-1. In the final minutes of the game, Alyssa turned it on and ended up scoring the final two goals which gave us the win 3-1! Alyssa doesn't show a lot of emotion when she plays, but let's just say that it was obvious how much the win meant to her after the game. She couldn't quit laughing and smiling! Pure joy!
We are so grateful for Coach Steve (Uncle Steve) who has worked so hard with her. Such a great guy and coach!
At Jaxson's final concert, there were several tender mercies, such as the choir singing one of my all-time favorite songs, "Consider The Lilies" and a new song from "The Greatest Showman" called "A Million Dreams". I was in tears and moved the entire evening. I love that Jaxson sings. Makes me so happy!
My life is abundantly blessed. I have the most amazing husband, whom I dearly love, who has blessed me with the precious children that are my world. Dave and the kids made me feel like a million bucks with their sweet deeds, good food, and some beautiful jewelry. Love this family of mine!
