LWS is the place to be

Today's message is not about our 3C family, but about our LWS family. Long story short, it is very rare that you will find me in the staff lunch room during my 40 minute lunch. I take my lunch and scurry back to our room to eat and prepare for my afternoon session. Early in the week I was approached by members of my third grade team, requesting that I at least have lunch with them on Fridays since they don't get a chance to see me during the week. I gave a vague "we'll see" with a smile and off I went, scurrying as usual.
Well, yesterday as I slid into the lounge to get my lunch and quickly retreat I turned around and there, on the table where my team usually eats, sat this beautiful place card. (Yes, that is a spork attached to the card compliments of the lunchroom). When I saw this card, my heart skipped a beat and I went from the old Grinch to the new Grinch because my heart grew two sizes at that moment.
This old teacher learned a lot yesterday.... I was reminded that we have to smell the roses everywhere - not just with our families, but with our dear friends, as well. I was also reminded that the little things in life mean the most. I hope I can pay this sweet, oh so meaningful gesture forward soon. Thank you, thank you , my dear friends for making me feel so important on a Friday.