Be There

As we finish up winter break, so many feelings and emotions are swirling in my head.  The pandemic continues, people are stressed, sick and scared.  How can we tackle another semester or even day of school when our heads may not be ready.

Well, as much as I'd like to keep sleeping in and laying in my bed, I have to remember the good work I am part of each day.  We all do.  There are kids and adults counting on us being there at school for them.  So often, we (society) do not tell the people we value and care about the most how important they are to us.  In addition, we also don't give props to people that deserve a pat on the back or positive recognition.

When we walk into our schools and classrooms from winter break, let's focus on the positive.  Let's find the people (kids & adults) that make us smile and happy.  Let's seek out those that build us up.  Let's surround ourselves with influences that make our hard days better.  Let's be there for each other, through it all.

The work we do is hard on a normal day.  It is especially hard in 2022 and in our world of criticism and unknown.  Let's take charge of what we can control and be there for those who need us most.  Relationships are built upon trust, friendship, honesty and positivity.  Be the person that someone else needs.  Be the person that lights up a room.  Be the person that makes someone smile.  Be there to help us all through it.  Be there for each other.