Spring Break...

Spring break is such a blessing for teachers....at this time of year with all the testing stress this break gives us a chance to disconnect from the fast paced life we lead.  I really needed this one.  REALLY needed it!  My body is tired.  My brain is tired.  My spirit is tired.  Rest is what I need.  Rest is what I plan to do.  If I had my way we would be hundreds of miles away from here and disconnected from all real life and just enjoying nature and quiet.  

Spring break as a child for me always meant leaving on Friday as soon as school was out and driving to the mountains.  Ski trips with family and friends from church was the highlight of the year for our family.  I loved it!  I loved to ski!  I loved to be with people and the community that we created as we spent days together traveling.  It was a great way to spend the break.  However, today, my exhausted self can not imagine spending this quiet week with people.  I know that sounds so bad, but sometimes I just need to be alone.  

This time is for me to recharge.  This time is for me to refocus.  This time is for me to be someone other than a teacher.  When the girls were younger this was a time for us to just hang out together and enjoy that mother-daughter time.  Now I'm down to only one daughter at home, who is needing the recharge time as well from her college schedule.  

Recharge!  Re-engergize!  Revive!  Refocus!  REST! To those who are like me, take this time for yourself!  Find some peace.  Get some rest.  Remember that you need to take care of yourself first before you can do anything for anyone else.