I Heart Sunshine School

Well, Sunshine School is officially over for myself and for little Kylie. I spent two wonderful years teaching the 4's there and I am really going to miss the kids, the other teachers, and just being up at the church where I knew we were safe and that my kids were so loved while they were learning.

Kylie spent four wonderful years at Sunshine School and though she may have cried the first couple of years, she still has fond memories of Mrs. Holly, another Mrs. Holly, and Mrs. French for two straight years in a row. Every teacher that she had was hand picked by God to help her in some way of growing and learning. I believe that Mrs. Holly was very patient and loving with her that first year. I believe that the other Mrs. Holly really worked hard to try to teach her basic skills. And I absolutely believe that my wonderful friend, Mrs. French was put there to be stern, yet loving to my timid little girl. She taught her to stand up for herself and to believe that she could do anything that everyone else in her class could do. She also taught her to read and foster her strength in writing and artistry. Kylie just loved her because Mrs. French did science experiments and math with them. How many times I had to hear about the cool experiments!!

Alan and I are more ready to send our little angel to Kindergarten in the fall because of the training that she received at our beloved Sunshine School! Thank you to all these wonderful teachers and the directors that helped make us feel so special. Thank you to my sweet friend, Amy for suggesting that Kylie go and for taking her and bringing her home while I had a newborn the first year. Thank you to Kristen for welcoming me as a teacher. That was one of the hardest things to do when I came up to you at Ladies Retreat and informed you that I had a teaching degree! Also, thank you to my friends, Erica and Stephanie for pushing me to pursue this wonderful opportunity.

I cried when I packed up my room on Friday. I was sad to leave but I was more sad when my friend, Tracey left first. She was my guide throughout these two years and I couldn't have done as great a job if she was not there to push me creatively and professionally. I feel that we became so close and I wouldn't trade that realationship for anything in the world! I also believe that God hand-picked her to be in MY life as well!