My old school district called me back in. I start teaching September 1st. What?! This month I dedicated my time resigning to the idea that teaching full-time wasn't for me. That maybe my passion and intelligence weren't enough. I received the letter an hour ago, and after a couple frantic calls (1) to my husband, who's on his way back from a business trip, and (2) to my mother, and listening to all their practical reasons to go back, and I agreed.
Harrison and Libby were disappointed with the decision. The childcare for them was set up before I was laid off and it was never canceled, so logistically, they would be in school while I was in school. Their anxieties were deeper than practicality. They were afraid that last year would repeat itself. That they would lose their mommy from September to June. Last year, however, taught me to prioritize my health and relationships before my career.
God help me keep these priorities. I know that I became work obsessed last year, and hopefully that knowledge and the maturity I have gained through experiences these past few months will help me keep a healthy perspective.
To Going Back But Not Regressing,
Cheers,
Katy
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