I'm back at the new coffee shop that has been a constant in my daily schedule this last week. My classroom is closed for the summer and all my paperwork is done. My kids left last Wednesday with a smile on their faces, waving and saying "See you tomorrow, Miss Crom-Well (that's how they pronounce it) not understanding that I may never see them again. Most of my friends left yesterday and I sit listening to the rain pound the roof. This place is very different after my obligations at IAS are over.
I sit here a little choked up and glassy eyed as I think back on this semester. I couldn't have asked for a better way to start 2008 and I pray that what is ahead will be as rewarding as what I have experienced over the last five months. I know that with each different season we have friends that come and go and as the over-used quote says, "will leave footprints on your heart" but I know that the impact that these people have had on me will effect me daily from this moment on. A few things I have learned and will always remember about these wonderful people:
Carrie M.-A little southern charm never did anyone harm (
potentially...haha). I have loved spending this spring with you and I feel so incredibly blessed to know you in another capacity outside of camp. You are apart of some of my absolute favorite memories over the years. I'm looking forward to traveling with you for many more years and road tripping with you this summer!
(p.s. no one can pull off white trash like you and I! )
Soups-You are one of the most loyal people I know. You love people so well and it was obvious in the way your kids responded to your leaving. I would have
never expected to be living with you at this point in my life but the amount I have learned from you is immeasurable. You have been a constant encouragement to me over the last seven years and always remember I love you, BAAAABBBBYYYY! haha!!!
Randi-Five months isn't a very long time in the grand sense of things but to see how you have made your way into my life and become a very dear friend in that amount of time is shocking. I have enjoyed 'living' with you and our many Caurtito afternoons. You have challenged me spiritually, intellectually, and well, with your mad dance moves! I'm looking forward to hashing out episodes of LOST with you and maybe we can even squeeze another showing of Step Up 2 in there somewhere! I'm going to miss you and keep those Pac boys in line for me! No way,
Jose. Ha!
McNabb-From the 'erosion' method to 'just five more minutes' it is obvious that you are a quality time person and I'm so blessed to call you one of my best guy friends. You finally 'eroded' me down and got me to come to Guatemala and I hope that our paths will continue to cross throughout the years and that we have many more adventures ahead of us. You are an incredible guy!
Snoop Dogg anyone?!?
The Macy's-From the green mohawk so many years ago to Flo Rida's
Low, you both have been great friends to me and I will continue making you be my friend! Thanks for always looking out and being so including in all that you do! I love you guys and wish you the best in the rest of your stint at IAS!
The Schnyders'-Thanks for being such a wonderful example of what a marriage should look like that has a wonderful balance of being involved in the social community and having 'date nights' (whatever those might consist of...haha)! I am thankful for the time spent with you both and thanks again for teaching us hand and foot! It was a wonderful procrastination tool!
Well, as you can see below, it took me quite awhile to write this blog but due to the tropical storm that decided to grace us with it's presences, my plans have changed and Emily and I are cancelling our weekend trip so I will be back in the states this Thursday! I'm excited to be heading back but as you can tell, this semester has been wonderful and it's hard to leave such a wonderful place and such dear friends!
For all of you that are in Oklahoma, I will be there this weekend! Love you all and I'm looking forward to spending time with all of you!
Vive La Vida!
Liz
Playlist:
A Country Boy Can Survive by Hank
Holy Water by Big and Rich
When All is Said and Done by Tyrone Wells
Jump (for my love) by The Pointer Sisters
Always a Women to Me by Billy Joel
Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division
Intanbul (Not Constaninople) by They Might Be Giants
Writing to Reach You by Travis
The Long Way Home by Norah Jones
The Trouble With Love Is by Kelly Clarkson
Red Dirt Road by Brooks and Dun
Between the Lines by Sara Bareilles
My Oh My by David Gray
Bad by Micheal Jackson
Stay Beautiful by Taylor Swift
Angel by Aerosmith
Til Kingdom Come by Coldplay
Dig by Jars of Clay
Changes in Latitudes by Jimmy Buffett
I'm back at the new coffee shop that has been a constant in my daily schedule this last week. My classroom is closed for the summer and all my paperwork is done. My kids left last Wednesday with a smile on their faces, waving and saying "See you tomorrow, Miss Crom-Well (that's how they pronounce it) not understanding that I may never see them again. Most of my friends left yesterday and I sit listening to the rain pound the roof. This place is very different after my obligations at IAS are over.
Carrie M.-A little southern charm never did anyone harm (potentially...haha). I have loved spending this spring with you and I feel so incredibly blessed to know you in another capacity outside of camp. You are apart of some of my absolute favorite memories over the years. I'm looking forward to traveling with you for many more years and road tripping with you this summer! (p.s. no one can pull off white trash like you and I! )
Soups-You are one of the most loyal people I know. You love people so well and it was obvious in the way your kids responded to your leaving. I would have never expected to be living with you at this point in my life but the amount I have learned from you is immeasurable. You have been a constant encouragement to me over the last seven years and always remember I love you, BAAAABBBBYYYY! haha!!!
Randi-Five months isn't a very long time in the grand sense of things but to see how you have made your way into my life and become a very dear friend in that amount of time is shocking. I have enjoyed 'living' with you and our many Caurtito afternoons. You have challenged me spiritually, intellectually, and well, with your mad dance moves! I'm looking forward to hashing out episodes of LOST with you and maybe we can even squeeze another showing of Step Up 2 in there somewhere! I'm going to miss you and keep those Pac boys in line for me! No way, Jose. Ha!
The Macy's-From the green mohawk so many years ago to Flo Rida's Low, you both have been great friends to me and I will continue making you be my friend! Thanks for always looking out and being so including in all that you do! I love you guys and wish you the best in the rest of your stint at IAS!
The Schnyders'-Thanks for being such a wonderful example of what a marriage should look like that has a wonderful balance of being involved in the social community and having 'date nights' (whatever those might consist of...haha)! I am thankful for the time spent with you both and thanks again for teaching us hand and foot! It was a wonderful procrastination tool!
