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I am posting an update to my 2009-2010 blog.

Education locally is in a difficult period that has affected my school as well. It has broken my heart to lose 4 kids this year. These students have departed for a variety of reasons, which grow out of the fact that life often requires plans to change. In each case, I miss the child and wish that he/she could have stayed. The bright side of all of this is that I have found that I have many parents who appreciate and support me.

This year, I have had to work hard to accodomodate the needs of my younger kindergarteners. So far, they have been great readers. Because they have started young, motor skills are not as highly developed, slowing down the development of their writing skills. For all (myself included) who are involved in education locally, I am praying for the arrival of more positive circumstances.

Happy Birthday Miss Abby Doddle Bee

Today, January 22 is my granddaughter Abby's 2nd birthday. We had called and sang to her already this morning, but still I am looking forward to talking to her via skype. Can't wait to see her on her birthday. Web cams are really wonderful for talking and seeing your loved ones right then and there. Today also we have been blessed with 4 inches of snow. I have always loved snow. When I was young back in the Philippines, I have always wanted to look at pictures from everywhere which have lots of snow.
Thank you Lord for blessing us with snow on my granddaughter's "terrific 2's" birthday.

School Year 2009-2010

The year has been good so far. I am blessed with 14 kindergarten students. There are eight boys and 6 girls. All are adorable. The parents are very supportive and very friendly. We are working hard in the classroom. These children enjoy almost everything. Learning new songs and doing computers seem to be their favorite things.
I have a new principal this year. She is young, nice, and very approachable. I like her very much. I tell her that she could be my daughter ( I have a 27 year old daughter).
I am sure that this year will go by fast. I am wishing and hoping that the Lord will bless me again with a fruitful, enjoyable, and safe year.

Back to School

August 24 is the day when I get to meet my new students. I am very excited to see my little ones as they begin their first day of all day kindergarten. I have started preparing my room, decorating my bulletin boards, labeling books, etc. I have wondered if I will have kids crying this year.

The first day of school is usually the tough day. I will have to learn all their names, set up rules and routines, walk them to the library, bathrooms, lunchroom etc. I am usually exhausted by the end of the day. There was one year that I forgot to eat lunch. I was very hungry when I got home.

I have been blessed by the fact that in all my years at this school, I have never had any critical incidents. I treasure the positive comments (as well as negative). I am delighted by the experience of teaching each child that I have in my care. At the end of the school year, I am rewarded by the feeling that I have taught them well.

Happy Birthday B U N SO

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNIKA NYDIA MCKUSICK. ALL OF US HAVE BEEN BLESSED BY YOUR PRESENCE IN OUR LIVES. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

July Celebrations

One of the biggest celebrations in July was the much awaited birth of my "Texan" grandson.
His name is JACOB WESTIN GOLZ. He was born just yesterday, Thursday, July 9, 2009 @ 2:10 p.m. (Texas time). He weighed 6 lbs-5 oz, and length was 19.5 inches long. My husband and I are on our way to Grapevine to see and hold a yet another grandson.

Another celebration in July is the birthday of my youngest daughter Jennika Nydia, aka "bunso". 26 years ago she delighted my husband and me with her lovely entrance in the middle of the Arizona summer heat. Ever since, she has been bringing beautiful surprises along the way. Right now, she is busy with a full time job at a law firm in the valley and going to law school. She is my precious "doughto"(her own cutie language, called Jeekanese) and a great auntie for Alexa, Abby, Grady and Jacob. I love you so much Jennika Nydia McKusick and I thank God that you showed up in my life. The world is a much happier place with you in it!

Happy Father's Day

Here is another poem I wrote for you Daddy on Father's Day:



I thought I would see you again

I prayed to God to make it happen

It hurts that it wasn't the case

You left to see God face to face.



I wrote several poems just for you

To tell you that I love and miss you

I'll hang on the memories, by time not erased

In my mind and heart they will be placed.



My sorrows will not be overgrown

For I know you're not alone

You're now with God and mommy

Living in joy for eternity.



You left us the eighteenth of May

That was the saddest time for me

For I can no longer say

"Happy Father's Day" today.

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To the best father of my children:

Brian Dennis Mckusick

H a p p y F a t h e r' s D a y with love from ME!

Happy Father's Day to my father in law,

Paul McKusick, my son, Josh. My son-in-law, Matt.