Today my staff, whom I adore with all my heart, brought me flowers, fruit and chocolate in honor of Teacher Appreciation Day. I was surprised and very touched by their gesture. I have known for awhile that I have the best staff ever....and this was just one more reason why.
It meant so much to me, because these are the people that see me at 8 a.m., when I may not be at my best. We have laughed together, cried together, supported each other and most importantly worked together as a team. Being appreciated by them was truly the highest honor.
I love getting flowers and I was excited to brighten my table with them. No sooner did I put them in the vase and Poochie showed up right on schedule. Poochie has done some damage in pursuit of flowers. He killed a laptopand has ruined all kinds of other objects and vases by spilling the water....not to mention eating the beautiful flowers. This time I caught him in the act and it became clear to me that I was going to have to move those flowers up high sooner than later to avoid catastrophe.
It also makes me wonder if the origin of that word - "catastrophe" might not have something to do with a feline.
Life is so often like that, isn't it? Unexpected joys and surprises....and lest you remain happy or complacent for too long.....catastrophe following closely on it's heels. But for today, at least, I was left with the joy and I outsmarted catastrophe....and so, I'd say it was a pretty good day. I am realizing anew the depth of my blessings. There was a time not so long ago....that I looked at certain changes in a most unwelcome fashion....but oh the joys those changes have brought. I am thankful for today and all the wonderful things it brought me. I will wake up with a light heart and see where tomorrow takes me.
“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”
~ Dr. Seuss
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