Safe and sound...and ready for a new school year!

Greetings,

I arrived home safe and sound, albeit exhausted and exhilarated at the end of July. Being gone meant I had no idea how quickly the family calendar filled up with 'stuff' to do. About a half day off to rest up then appointments and soccer tournaments...and of course, the annual family remote camping vacation with no cell or computer service. This is the first year that our electronic-free trip wasn't so appealing. :-)

I've viewed all my photographs again, added to another journal - and still there is much swirling in my head about my learning adventure. I'm wrapping up some initial paperwork for the Fund for Teacher's requirements, and look forward to September when I get to meet all those who made this journey possible.

And, this week I began adding exciting new lesson elements to my teaching and enhancing many more, from my new learning and the fresh perspective I'm experiencing. School starts in just two weeks - oh, yeah!

Thanks to Amy, Jen, Kerry, Judy, Maeve, Kelly, and other travel buddies who added to my fun. Thanks to Olcan, Connie, Dotty, Aggie, Maureen, Sue, Jeannie, Joan, and Shari for sharing our visitor experience. I will always think of my photo group when I think of Ireland. And, thanks to all the others who wrote comments, e-mails and provided some 'home' support. It felt great to travel independently and yet never really feel alone.

Slainte...for a final time!
Lori :-)