today, I said goodbye to Walker. I explained at all the lunches how my dad is in the hospital and I am going to be with him starting next week. A lot of hugs. A lot of chocolate. A lot of goodbyes. Overall, the staff and the students were so kind and understanding, and I am deeply grateful.

after school though, I felt so sad, like I had nothing left to give. It was good to see my dad, as always, but he was tired and I was tired and we held each other’s hand and then I went home.

now, I am sitting here and wondering what’s next. At school, I gave a lot but I also got a lot of energy back, and I felt so happy to be there. Now, I am just kinda lost without it. I am sure I will settle into a new rhythm, but right now, I feel deeply, deeply grateful to my team and admin and all my friends at Walker. My last PLC felt like home. I am going to miss them so much. We ate baked goods from our favorite bakery and sat in each other’s presence, so grateful that WIDA is done. An end of an era for me. The dismissal time came and it was time to go. Walker forever!