tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042407720611831077.post1926148406489294891..comments2024-03-28T21:43:42.280-04:00Comments on I'm Living My Words: Warning: A Flood is ApproachingBetsy Hubbardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10492340502962987362noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042407720611831077.post-72465280512111113482013-10-16T00:04:57.028-04:002013-10-16T00:04:57.028-04:00I smiled today at the flaming red tree as I looked...I smiled today at the flaming red tree as I looked left while pulling out of the back parking lot at my school! Even though it was after 6, seeing that burst of color made me smile! When we focus on the joy, we find more of it. Loved hearing these tender moments you shared with us.Ramonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042407720611831077.post-83832586275275390242013-10-15T23:30:28.991-04:002013-10-15T23:30:28.991-04:00Great to hear all these little smiles of joy, Bets...Great to hear all these little smiles of joy, Betsy. There are things that our students endure, & we don't always know, do we? Thanks for emphasizing that part too.LInda Baiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042407720611831077.post-3917981275503573112013-10-15T22:49:31.491-04:002013-10-15T22:49:31.491-04:00This is great - lots to smile about for you! I sm...This is great - lots to smile about for you! <br>I smiled today when my Katie recognized a color and said the word! "Boo" (blue)!dmurph08http://www.blogger.com/profile/11074459005471978793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042407720611831077.post-55782642960681801412013-10-15T21:48:05.045-04:002013-10-15T21:48:05.045-04:00Remembering when a coworker asked a little prescho...Remembering when a coworker asked a little preschooler if she had lost her mother (who is another teacher), the little girl replied (with full of spunk); "I am not a looser!"Jaanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042407720611831077.post-51279803574828345602013-10-15T21:16:20.060-04:002013-10-15T21:16:20.060-04:00Teaching and living with joy is one of my goals th...Teaching and living with joy is one of my goals this year. I'm so glad to see the joy spreading around. I wrote about celebrating on my blog, too.<br>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18127634147011277462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042407720611831077.post-10489881257550718262013-10-15T19:38:15.210-04:002013-10-15T19:38:15.210-04:00I love your celebrations! I am with you on the ne...I love your celebrations! I am with you on the news story...definitely get misty when I see it - even the third time. The basketball story got to me as well. But what really made me smile today was cuddling with my daughter. We don't get many days alone together so staying home sick today was pretty special...even if she didn't feel very good.Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132042235993262800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042407720611831077.post-40748453950832758002013-10-15T18:16:44.327-04:002013-10-15T18:16:44.327-04:00Here's what made me smile -- one of my student...Here's what made me smile -- one of my students shyly asked me if she could have back a book she donated for my classroom library...because she needs to re-read it every now and then! I TOTALLY get that! So hard to let go of our most beloved books!Mary Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042407720611831077.post-39028245784285369312013-10-15T17:56:38.715-04:002013-10-15T17:56:38.715-04:00Thanks for reminding me to find those moments. I s...Thanks for reminding me to find those moments. I smiled today when a coworker brought me a cupcake just because.Miriamhttp://runningthevines.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042407720611831077.post-57219744226419401092013-10-15T17:31:32.522-04:002013-10-15T17:31:32.522-04:00I didn't get misty, but I sure did have gooseb...I didn't get misty, but I sure did have goosebumps running up and down my arms as I read of the joy and accomplishments you shared today. I smiled when I saw how many red berries were on the holly bush outside my window, because I know that means bluebirds will be feasting this winter and I get to watch.elsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042407720611831077.post-90073011154624909282013-10-15T17:26:57.600-04:002013-10-15T17:26:57.600-04:00If I heard "Chicago is a city," that wou...If I heard "Chicago is a city," that would make me lose it right there (you know why). All are incredible moments. The flood gates are definitely going to open up soon.<br><br>Isabelle's behavior while we were out for lunch made me smile today. (It's my SOL on Raising a Literate Human.)Staceyhttp://raisealithuman.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042407720611831077.post-71651298921546088172013-10-15T16:21:17.114-04:002013-10-15T16:21:17.114-04:00I smiled because my daughter missed me when I was ...I smiled because my daughter missed me when I was away for five days. Loved your story. PAMELA HODGEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834410745679219203noreply@blogger.com