a big week with many goodbyes and many new beginnings a little overwhelming at times but I'm focusing on the big picture while being grateful for the small things culminating in a brand new year today i'm 47! we said goodbye to the best dad and husband ever as he flew off to Koh Samui for a 12 month contract i had my very last day at work in special ed...I'm going to miss those kids especially this one, the wonderful Az! who even did a little goodbye and thank you speech for me and then i did one and tried not to cry i wrote a list of things I'm grateful for and turned it into a little painting then i played a little more and explored some ideas for my LifeBook lesson i took pictures of the sunrise to send to Marco so he wouldnt feel so far away and slept in our big new bed alone until Santana came into snuggle with me for her last two nights at home enjoyed sushi wi