I forgot to mention last time that aug 25th was my parents' 30th wedding anniversary. I am so excited for and proud of them. they have been such awesome role models for my brother and me throughout the years on what a great marriage should look like. ricky and I are still working out our kinks and learning how two people as stubborn as we are can live together happily (jk we are happy!), but it's good to have the wisdom of our parents. his parents have been married for like 28-29 years.

my new teaching job has been challenging, and that is an understatement. the learning curve for a brand new teacher is huge, and I think it's even worse for special ed teachers. I feel so lost a lot of the time, but it's nice to have received affirmations from administration and district personnel this week. I've been feeling like I haven't accomplished much, but everyone who has come to see my room/program this week has had awesome things to say about it. that has made me feel really good.

group life resumed this week. it was so good for my soul to meet back with my mini-community. there is little better than fellowship with whom ricky would say are "good people." I love having that support system and group of friends. and I'm very excited to get to know my new friends in this group!