I survived another first day of school. It’s going to be a full year with many kiddo’s taking art. I’m over whelmed with feelings I didn’t expect. One of my last year Sr’s made a trip in this morning to see me. She was leaving for college today and had one more last hug for me, one more I’ll see you later Mrs. McCormick and one more sweet smile as she stood at the door or the art studio. I’m gonna miss her so much. She is off to art school to fulfill her dream. What a walk with her this has been. I know what is ahead of her and she has no idea the amazing life she has been blessed with.
True artist are few a far between. It’s a blessing to be given the creative heart. You aren’t really like most people. You think in a different way and you handle life with a different heart. The creative possibilities start to become reality when you are in art school. You are among your people and your people welcome you as one of them. There will come a day, a moment, a burst of a second when she has the realization she is an artist. She may only think it now, but at that point she will know she is an artist. I watched her talent bloom and blossom. I can’t wait to see her grow into her blessing.
In my heart I know this year is a blessing for me. I don’t know what is a head but I do know that at this moment I’m blessed, loved and living happy. I’m so excited my grandson is in my class this year. I couldn’t help but to smile as he giggled from the opposite side of the room. I love knowing I get to hear that all year. I love knowing he will ride home with me. I love knowing our relationship will grow because of this. Being a grandmother is one of God’s many little treasures.
As always I started my day at the gym. I knew the day was gonna be good when I slipped on my new white Converse. A little side note about why I love Converse and why I have so many pairs. When I was a kid I wanted some so very bad. Kids wore them to school all the time. I thought if I could just have a pair other kids would think I was cool. I ask repeatedly for a pair. Every Christmas, birthday and shopping trip it would be my request. Finally after months and months of begging I was told you can’t have those only athletic kids wear those and you are not athletic. Well guess what, I am athletic now and I can buy as many pairs, in as many colors as I want. I survived my childhood and it feels good to win!
So here is to the 2018/19 school year with all its blessings. I know there will be those days I will wish away the year but in the end I will be thankful. I will be grateful for one more year I get to stand in front of a class. I will be humbled to teach kids the love of art and creativity. What better way to spend the next few months. Surely it will be a year to remember.
