tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post8338395875551803547..comments2023-06-06T10:55:52.960-04:00Comments on Teaching in the 21st Century: Sometimes There is No Choice (OLW)Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-40104047338417784022014-02-05T21:27:54.045-05:002014-02-05T21:27:54.045-05:00Thanks Holly-I definitely went into a cocoon mode ...Thanks Holly-I definitely went into a cocoon mode and ready to begin to slowly branch out. You are absolutely correct faith, family and friends truly made the difference for our family. Each day I envision our walk on the beach. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-7031503468188340172014-02-05T21:25:30.867-05:002014-02-05T21:25:30.867-05:00Thank you Mary Lee your beautiful words always tou...Thank you Mary Lee your beautiful words always touch me. I appreciate your comment and yes I am savoring choices. I am glad to be back.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-69601006680774142872014-02-04T20:52:15.123-05:002014-02-04T20:52:15.123-05:00Oh my goodness. I knew something terrible happene...Oh my goodness. I knew something terrible happened because of the online bits & pieces, but I wasn't sure exactly what. I'm SO happy that your son is going to be okay. What a terrifying experience that must have been. Faith is the only thing that gets us through things like that, and sometimes even faith seems shaky at best. Isn't it amazing how friends and family can pull together and lift you out of the abyss. Community, family, and God is everything. You must be so looking forward to that walk on the beach! Sending prayers for continued healing.Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-78013799471309321212014-02-04T19:25:59.454-05:002014-02-04T19:25:59.454-05:00I thought so much about your OLW and how ironic it...I thought so much about your OLW and how ironic it was (just as you wrote in your lead) that you had such optimism about the path you would forge in 2014...and then choice was snatched from you as you moved through the fog of one day at a time with no choice but to be there for Marcus and to pray him through to recovery.<br /><br />You make me smile: now that you have made it back to a place where choice exists as an option, you have chosen to write, to connect, to teach language arts. You are SAVORING your choices. :-)<br /><br />Enjoy. Welcome back. We missed you! Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-77134175676058554352014-02-04T18:14:05.582-05:002014-02-04T18:14:05.582-05:00Maria,
I'm sending My prayers, a sweet and st...Maria, <br />I'm sending My prayers, a sweet and strong hug and my thoughts of strength and faith for you and your family. Take your time for yourself to gain strength, to get back on your feet. And know that you can count on me. Keep visualizing that walk on the beach....you are almost there. Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11818780665187955494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-81241487965643811422014-02-04T14:31:33.868-05:002014-02-04T14:31:33.868-05:00Andrea, I appreciate your visual imagery of our ci...Andrea, I appreciate your visual imagery of our circle being forged what a strong comparison. You're so right with the analogy of bringing home our babies and at 21 it is still a true gift. Thanks for checking on me. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-11492631138726515672014-02-04T14:29:26.150-05:002014-02-04T14:29:26.150-05:00It is nice to be back although a much slower pace....It is nice to be back although a much slower pace. We're staying strong and waiting for the sunny day on the beach. Thank you Carol for your kind comment.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-12497619364440328272014-02-04T14:28:33.405-05:002014-02-04T14:28:33.405-05:00Thanks Cathy, so many lessons learned including th...Thanks Cathy, so many lessons learned including the constant reminder that family is always #1. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-19273345264928405022014-02-04T14:27:45.785-05:002014-02-04T14:27:45.785-05:00Thanks Tara your kind words are appreciated. You a...Thanks Tara your kind words are appreciated. You are correct everyday someone in our family mentions our future walk on the beach. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-38058802995319480662014-02-04T06:16:23.774-05:002014-02-04T06:16:23.774-05:00We are cheering for you, for Marcus, and for your ...We are cheering for you, for Marcus, and for your husband and daughter! The power of love and the circle forged with family and friends is an ever-giving privilege. As you ease back into school, give yourself permission to move slowly, venturing out from the home circle just like we did when we brought our babies home...it is a gift to begin again, right? Love, light and laughter to you Maria!Our Learning Communityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05038466100790192176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-77629384135472777782014-02-04T05:26:48.611-05:002014-02-04T05:26:48.611-05:00What a way to start the year! So glad your son is ...What a way to start the year! So glad your son is going to be ok. Wishing your family sun and sand and joy and healing and sending lots and lots of prayers…Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-42427887625136643372014-02-03T23:52:26.943-05:002014-02-03T23:52:26.943-05:00Maria,
I had no idea. My heart goes out to you. ...Maria,<br />I had no idea. My heart goes out to you. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. <br /><br />Cathy <br /><br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-59559869838271098742014-02-03T23:24:01.916-05:002014-02-03T23:24:01.916-05:00I can't even imagine what these day and weeks ...I can't even imagine what these day and weeks have been like for you and your family, Maria. But I always knew that you had forged deep bonds within your family and your community, I always sensed an abiding strength and force of character. And I could tell that yours was a powerful faith. You needed to draw on all those reservoirs these past weeks - but there they were. I am imagining all of you walking along that beach in Charleston, in the sunshine and warmth. And I imagine you are, too. I am thinking of you, my friend.Tarahttp://ateachinglifedotcom.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com