One Thing People Will Say About Me

If there is one thing I hope people will remember about me, it is that I care. This is in the context of school and home.

At school, there was never a day I did not think about how I would feel if I were the parent of that child when making a phone call about any situation. I genuinely cared about the teachers, whether it was job-related or personal. It seemed as if I would always lie awake worrying about other people’s children or whatever scenario was relevant.

I worried when my teachers had their babies. Being in elementary and having relatively young teachers, it was common to have two or three of them expecting babies each year. I would worry about if they were getting enough sleep, or if that divorce was really wearing on their nerves and affecting their physical health. I don’t know how many times I asked them if they needed a mental health day because it was ok if they did. Teaching is physically exhausting but mentally draining! I cared about the teachers even if there was conflict at times. I still cared about them and wished them no ill will.

At home, I care for all of my family. I would do anything for my kids and grandchildren to make sure they are ok. I still have anxiety knowing my family is traveling by plane. I still have anxiety when I go to any games the grandchildren play in. I want things to go well for them no matter what. I will always care, even if anyone in my family gets mad at me. I’ll ALWAYS be their mom and grandma, and I hope they know how much I care and love them!

Later…