Retirement & beyond (Our Everyday}

“Sometimes you have to let go of what’s gone, appreciate what remains and look forward to what comes next.” – unknown

Today is a special day for this sweet lady below.

She is my mom and I couldn’t be more proud of her if she was my own daughter.

You see, she’s retiring (FINALLY… and again) after 43 years of being in the public education system.

She’s taught …

… special education

…. gifted and talented

…. fourth grade

…  the last 17 years as a Diagnostician for the Fort Worth Independent School District

… retired the first time in 2005

… came out of retirement in 2006

and now is officially DONE!

She holds a Masters and two degrees.

She has no idea but she inspires me to keep growing and keep learning. She is my best friend and knows me better than anyone.

She has helped probably thousands of students and inspired hundreds of teachers. She has worked tirelessly (like most teachers) on her days off and holidays.

And now, she deserves a break!

Here’s to you, mom, for showing me that a mom can have it all, for being there for dad and me all those years and to keep striving upward and onward!

I love you! Congratulations!

1968, age 20 (I think)

2002, with me and my Aunt Willie Fay in Ennis, Texas

2012, with my dad, Larry, and her sweet granddaughter, Katheryn

2014, with her brother, Stephen