Sending Good Vibes Your Way

Thing 2 (the five year old) and I just arrived home from grocery shopping and I got to thinking about you.  You see, the only thing on my agenda today that has to be done is grocery shopping.  The laundry is done (I have a great husband), there's no lesson planning to prep since it's finals, the house is clean, etc.  I am relaxed and realized you are likely not.

Here's the thing about me that I'm sure you realize (or maybe you don't - who ever knows) but I sincerely care about other people.  As we were driving to the store, I saw a billboard advertising the casinos out east and there was some insane number in big gold type.  "What would I do with millions of dollars?"  I wondered.  Honestly, not much in my daily life would change.  We are full of grace and comfort.  What would change is that I would fully fund college educations for PL graduates who have the fire and spark but not the cash.  Maybe you fit that description.  I firmly believe that education changes lives and that every child regardless of circumstance has the right to an equal and quality education.  They deserve it because an educated society is a strong society.

I care about people and truly believe that we are only as strong as the weakest among us.

I am no better than the homeless man who sleeps in a tent near Petco Park.  Are you?

I am no better than the mom working two jobs to make ends meet.  Are you?

I am no better than the addicted, the mentally ill, the elderly, the wealthy, the poor.  Are you?

So I guess what I am trying to say is that I can only imagine the stress some of you are under as you navigate the murky waters of finals prep.  I am rooting for you and wish you well.

My homework for you is to GET SOME SLEEP.  Drink some LEMON WATER.  And know you are seen and loved.  All of you matter and I grateful to call you MY STUDENTS.  (I always get the best ones...just sayin'...)

Love and light,
Beltran