Leaving comfortable

Tomorrow, I say goodbye to what has become a comfortable routine in a surprisingly short amount of time. As I've shared, getting to know the teachers at IGA here in the capital has been really special and indescribably helpful. And I really do mean indescribable, because even though I've come away from orientation and class observation with treasure troves of teaching notes, the most valuable thing that I'm taking with me to Xela is a feeling. It's the twinge of excitement we get when we are just beginning a journey and can envision hundreds of possible routes. It's the hunger to share and learn as a group that blesses a classroom experience. It's the satisfaction that comes with knowing you've set someone up to feel good about themselves. It's all of these things, and each one demands taking steps away from what's comfortable. So, let's hope I feel pretty uncomfortable in the next few weeks (I can assure you that this will happen) because then I'll know that I'm at least doing something right!