Don't Forget This Day

Why is it that when bad days happen, it's so hard to lose sight of the amazing days?

I know I've posted about my "best day ever" philosophy- and I've been trying to stick with it. But I still feel like some days ought to be slapped with a gold medal saying, "It doesn't get much better than this!"

Today was one of those days. And when I am having a day that it's hard to be happy or joyful, I want to remember the blessings I was given today. So here it is, for my records. Remind me of this day should I get grouchy, okay?

-It was the last day I had teaching literacy to first graders. I am in awe of how much I grew and learned from them over the course of the last 16 weeks. Each one of their 18 smiling little faces has touched my life, challenged me as a teacher, and taught me something I won't soon forget.

-I did receive a lot of notes from them, hugs, and there were even a few sobbing at the end of the day when it was time to say good bye. It means I must have done something right, I think?

-One note that I now have on my wall said (I corrected spelling/phonics errors):
I will miss you. Have a good time. I hope you think of me. I love you.
(Doesn't it make you just want to say, "AWWWWW!"?)

-I began communicating with my NEW cooperating teacher. Can we say excited about the blessings that are to come beginning with my new teaching position in January?

-My co-op from this last semester gave me this amazing card, and a children's book for a gift. I have to share what she wrote:
Dylan,
I can't tell you in words how much it has meant to me to work with you this semester. I really believe I have grown as a teacher through working with you. My husband said, and I so agree, that God should give you a call close by, so we can continue to share and get together to talk sometimes. I know God has great things planned for you, and it is my privilege to call you a friend!


-I also got this in an e-mail from a friend:
Dylan, I love you to death and back!!!!


-This evening, upon return I did Insanity with my best friend and then we decided to have some fun. He has amazing subwoofers in his car, and I had just made him a new CD. So we went out cruising. It's like a feeling of ecstasy when you're out on the highway, cruising, and the bass is vibrating and shaking your soul. We ended up back at Wal-Mart, where we strolled around, sprayed some cologne, and went back and pumped the bass of the car even more. It was so much fun, and we got back on campus, rolled down the windows and tried to show off for the ladies :) . Not sure it was successful, but we had a lot of fun doing it!

God is amazing! The people in my life are amazing! I am blessed! It's the best day ever!