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First off, apologies for how long it's been since the last post. It's not good to realize you post even less than the people you like to read and who you get pissed at when they go to long without posting. Sorry
Two more weeks of school and another year in the books. This year has been eventful on the work front. Many "counseling" issues. Sometimes I forget that counselor is my job title but not the last few weeks. Yikes! The end of the year always brings transition issues to the forefront for the students. The good thing is that it gets them in front of me and ready to listen. The bad part is it's really painful for them. So it's nice to be needed.
Next weekend I take out ninth graders on a last fling together down for a night at a resort in the south of the island. It is always a good time and an emotional one for them. Next year they will be spread out all over the world so we try and force them to bring some closure to their lives.
I'm looking forward to make the trip back to the states for our summer holiday. I think were getting used to all this travel. The first couple times there is alot of anticipation as you think about the plane and packing. Now it's become so routine it's like driving to Portland for the weekend. Riley is trying to walk. Scout is turning 16. Karen and I are just trying to keep up. Scout starts Kindergarden next year, which seems really weird.
We hope to see all off you in a few weeks.
Two more weeks of school and another year in the books. This year has been eventful on the work front. Many "counseling" issues. Sometimes I forget that counselor is my job title but not the last few weeks. Yikes! The end of the year always brings transition issues to the forefront for the students. The good thing is that it gets them in front of me and ready to listen. The bad part is it's really painful for them. So it's nice to be needed.
Next weekend I take out ninth graders on a last fling together down for a night at a resort in the south of the island. It is always a good time and an emotional one for them. Next year they will be spread out all over the world so we try and force them to bring some closure to their lives.
I'm looking forward to make the trip back to the states for our summer holiday. I think were getting used to all this travel. The first couple times there is alot of anticipation as you think about the plane and packing. Now it's become so routine it's like driving to Portland for the weekend. Riley is trying to walk. Scout is turning 16. Karen and I are just trying to keep up. Scout starts Kindergarden next year, which seems really weird.
We hope to see all off you in a few weeks.
posted by Nomad at 5:20 AM
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Do the kids not go to the High School after 9th grade? I'm curious.
I'm looking forward to seeing you guys in a few weeks!
Katie
Our school only goes to ninth grade, then they transfer up to our high school, a couple hours away, or they go overseas, or to a local international high school here in town.
Out of my class this year I have kids leaving for Singapore, USA, and Canada.
Mr. C here(yeah I know I'm too lazy to start my own account)
Glad to hear from you again. I got Karen's call last night while at work 5/23. I've been reading Jarhead... it reminds me of Donald Miller's Blue Like Jazz but with lots of cursing and guns. It's a fast read and I should have it done by the time you come home.
We are planning on seeing you guys at breakfast Saturday morning here stateside! Whoo hoo coffee pancakes and bacon all around.
I'm thinking the older Scout get's the more likely you'll warm to the idea of cleaning a shotgun in the living room when she starts bringing boys around. :)
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