Trying hard to focus on the good in the world because this week (and last, for that matter) has been rough.
I filed my first CPS report regarding abuse. I've done possible neglect before but this is the first time a child with bruises and fingerprint shaped marks on their neck and collarbone has required my assistance.
We have a terminal hospice student, diagnosed with cancer over the summer, and we met with a liaison from her outpatient treatment team. It was a difficult meeting to sit through.
Our administration team is falling apart at the seams. I took for granted how fortunate I was to have a wonderful principal last year and now that she retired, I truly know what it's like to be working under inept leadership in a school. It's not fun.
Let's post nice things to cheer and lift spirits. I'll be happy to read them and I bet some other peeps will be, too.
Here's mine:
Puppies with big fat bellies.