Change

Lori Sabo

July 10, 2014

Issue #312

114.84 miles. That is how far I have to move. My husband took a job in another city. We have been in this house for 26 years, this community for 30, and to say my roots run deep would be an understatement.

My best friends (one of whom has been in that category for 40 years) are here, as are my precious parents. I have worked at a great school with amazing people for the past eight years. When I get out of my car and head into the school, I feel a deep sense of belonging and satisfaction. I can't imagine not being part of their daily lives anymore.
Change is hard.

When we move away from one thing, we move toward another, and I am moving toward something very good. I'll be closer to my daughter and her family in a small town with friendly people and very little traffic. The grocery store is five minutes away, but more important, it has a Starbucks inside.
Change is good.

I know I'm not alone. A new school year, new students, new resources, a new administrator, new teammates, a new grade level, and a new school are just some of the changes I am facing, and I know many of you are preparing for one or more of those, too.
Change is inevitable.

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Change is here, and it's going to be great!

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