Today was the last day of school. A minimum day with 11:30 dismissal, it was a full morning. We joined the fifth grade classes for their "Farewell Ceremony" recognizing their promotion to middle school. Then back to our classroom for a video on space, brunch at 10:30, another video on weather accompanied by desk cleaning, and finally dismissal with report cards in hand and a gift book The School Mouse from me.
Most of the school staff got together for lunch at a local restaurant. There was a wonderful sense of community. We were off duty, released for the summer, yet we wanted to linger, enjoy being in each other's company. That's a change for our staff --- finding ways to extend our time together. It shows in other ways, too. There's already a group planning to hike together next week. I'll be in Oregon, but I'll be thinking of them.
Since sending invitations to join the blog list, I've had lots of responses and more questions about our plans. For many people, we're really stepping out beyond their expectations. I seem to sense almost a tinge of envy --- that we're actually doing something people often say interests them. It has taken a new level of commitment from us to give up our summer income and work for the satisfaction of doing what's needed by others, to give ourselves over to someone else's plan for us. It's taking trust with a capital "T"!
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