Who Knew We Would Go to the Zoo?

Last week was a grandparent's delight as we had the opportunity to spend an entire week with KLee and LilE. Thinking we only had one opportunity we headed for the Ft. Worth Zoo on Monday, ignoring the overcast skies and the cooler temperature. It was a great day as the crowds were thin so we could get up close to see most of the animals. One thing that I must remember is to keep the camera batteries charged. We didn't get many pictures before the battery went dead, but I have a few to give you just a taste of what we experienced.

When LilE comes to our house she has her own little bed in the office. I decided it was time to make the space a little more to her liking. My new job allowed me more time to spend sewing pillows and framing pictures to make her space a little more special when visiting Mimi and Pop.

Parting Gifts

Waterford crystal bowl from CO and principals.

Lovely crystal vase from my superintendent.

September 25th was my last day at CISD Central Office. My last two days were very emotional as co-workers/friends began saying their goodbyes and sending me off with their best wishes. I received many emails, phone calls and people dropping by my office to wish me well. Thursday afternoon, the central office staff along with campus principals gave me a reception with cake, punch and a lovely Waterford crystal bowl. I will always see it and remember the friends and colleagues that were so dear to me for so many years. Many left me very special cards and gifts along with comments that were very humbling. If I receive no other benefit from this experience I go away with the knowledge that our "daily walk" does make an impression (good or bad) on the people that pass through our lives. The season that I spent with Cleburne ISD was a great one and I hope was God-honoring.