So, today is my last day

[DawnM]

and I thought I would feel differently than I do.

Leaving is harder than I thought it would be.   There are several I have become friends with and several students who are very upset about my leaving.   I didn't know it would be like this.

I still feel this is the best decision for me and my family, but I have had some tears and I have been sad.   I hope I can make it through today without breaking down.  I am reminded of the following quote.

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” A.A. Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh)

[Kassia]

Aw, that is very hard and the last day must be bittersweet.  Hope it's a good day for you. 

[Harriet Vane]

May your heart be filled with love today. 

[mommyoffive]

Sending some hugs.  It is hard to leave even when the next thing maybe better.   I hope you can enjoy the day and it reflects all the work that you have put in there. 

[Spryte]

More hugs coming your way.

[Pam in CT]

re inextricable relationship between love and grief

3 hours ago, DawnM said:

... I hope I can make it through today without breaking down.  I am reminded of the following quote.

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” A.A. Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh)

Wise bear, for one of little brain.

Holding you in the light on your bittersweet last day, dear.

[Annie G]

I’m sorry. I hope today goes well even though it is making you sad.  

[HS Mom in NC]

Transitions are hard, even good and/or necessary transitions.
It's Ok to grieve.  Grieving is important.

[DawnM]

There are 2 students in particular I feel just sick about leaving.   One in particular has some major trauma in her background and for some reason, she just latched on to me and we connected on a deeper level than I connect with most students.   She has come into my office every day for this entire school year and cried about me leaving.   I KNOW she would leave for high school in a few months anyway, but to her, those few months were everything.

I wasn't able to pack up everything yesterday so I will go in today for a few hours.   It is a teacher workday, so no students will be there.   And THEN I will be done.

 

[Kassia]

52 minutes ago, DawnM said:

   One in particular has some major trauma in her background and for some reason, she just latched on to me and we connected on a deeper level than I connect with most students.   She has come into my office every day for this entire school year and cried about me leaving.   I KNOW she would leave for high school in a few months anyway, but to her, those few months were everything.

 

 

That must be so hard.  Will you still be able to stay in touch with her?  Thank you for making such a positive difference in the lives of young people.  ❤️

[DawnM]

7 hours ago, Kassia said:

That must be so hard.  Will you still be able to stay in touch with her?  Thank you for making such a positive difference in the lives of young people.  ❤️

I have given her my google voice number and she has texted me a few times already, so hopefully.

[Kassia]

5 minutes ago, DawnM said:

I have given her my google voice number and she has texted me a few times already, so hopefully.

That is so kind of you.  Thank you for making such a difference in these young lives.