My Community

I spent all day yesterday at our charter school for Exploration Day. I LOVE OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY. I haven't spent that amount of time at school since the accident in April. It was tiring on a lot of levels, but surprisingly invigorating to be immersed, once again, in the creativity, love, and strength of our family at Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center. I feel like we are the most fortunate people on earth to be part of this unique community of creative beings.

I was reminded how rich my children's lives are, even when all I see at home is a lot of netflix, minecraft, and bickering happening while I hide and recover.

I was reminded of all the wonderful teachers and friends my kids are impacted by in beautiful and positive ways even when I feel like I'm far from "enough" for them at home. I don't have to be everything for them! We have a community that adds to my lack. WOOHOO!

I was reminded of the beauty of fall as the sun warmed me enough to shed a layer! (I lost my Montana blood a long time ago! I hate being cold.)

I was reminded of how much healing has happened in the last couple months allowing me to make it through an entire day at the school again. YAY for healing!

I was reminded of how much I LOVE my kids, my students, and my kids' friends that have found a way into my heart. I am so proud to watch and participate in their "becoming."

I was reminded of the goodness that comes from putting down roots and belonging.

Yesterday filled me with warmth, love and immense joy. Today I'll stay in bed reminding myself of the beauty of our tribe.

Elementary Students Original Song: This song may only be endearing to parents and those who were there, but it makes my heart smile every time I watch it. The music class wrote this song and performed it today.