Today, I am going to celebrate talking to my mom, having wonderful students and the USA winning another gold. I missed work yesterday. When I returned today, my students wanted to make sure I would still be their teacher (one of their other teachers is changing). I asked if they wanted me to stay their teacher and there was an overwhelming yes. It made me feel glad about being a teacher. Sometimes it can be stressful or tiring, but today was a day of smiles.
I am currently watching athletes from all over the world compete, cheer and congratulate each other. Even if they don't speak the same language, they speak a common language of victory and disappointment. It is a reminder that even though governments are at war, the citizens are necessarily at war. We can still support and treat each other as human beings.
Tonight just like every other night, I talked with my mom. Over the years, my mom and I have had our ups and downs just like every mother/daughter relationship. The best thing about now is that we worked through the downs, and she became my best friend. She is always there for me and knows me better than I know myself. A few years ago, I wouldn't have dreamed of this close relationship.
My gratitude for today consists of the small blessings God gave me today that put a huge smile on my face.
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