Be well, my friend. I love you.
Goodbye, my friends. I will remember you.
Over the last month, we’ve said goodbye to two of our friends at Just Like GRAMMY & POPPOP’s and we haven’t been open that long! One is trying an individual care option and I truly hope it will improve L’s overall well-being. The other family bought a house that is 45 minutes away. In both cases, I’ve reminded myself that it’s not about me and the gap I feel. It’s about what is best in the situations. It’s never been easy for me to say goodbye. Although I grew up as an Air Force brat, moving frequently and saying goodbye often, it just doesn’t get any easier for me. I guess I’ve learned over time that I have to accept when it has to happen, it will be tough. I get attached to people and genuinely care. An empath they’ve termed it.
You see, I remember Darian; Emily, Ian & Jordan; Mark & Marcy; Jada; Jonathon & Jason; Alexandra & Evan who were all a big part of my life back in the late 80’s. I often wonder where they’ve ended up and would relish a coffee-date with each one of them to catch up. But let’s be real, I know most of them would have absolutely no clue who I am. I remember… soothing their cries, reading them stories, tickling their faces to sleep, potty training & diapers, bubbles, and the smiles… the many smiles. We spent many days together in Kim’s Kid Kare when I stayed at home to be with Ashley and Kayla.
Ms. Kim back in the day with her crew 🙂
I love you.
I read a lot of different channels to keep abreast of the latest in the childcare industry and I’ve come across a few strings where people have stated, “I don’t get attached” “this is my job” “they come and go” type of statements. That’s all I need to realize, I like me just the way I am when it comes to getting attached to the children in my care. I can’t imagine it any other way. When I said goodbye to both children this month, I told them I loved them and I meant it wholeheartedly.
See you later, I hope!
What am I going to do when some of our current students move to school in the Fall? I am going to keep loving. I am going to keep being me.
and….
I am going to hope that our paths cross again in this small world.
