The Red Cup

Two weeks ago, I went to Walmart for Halloween pencils. Just around the corner were some red and green items... but I couldn't look.
It's wasn't time yet.

Last weekend, I went to Target to pick up candy for trick-or-treaters. In the next aisle over something silver and sparkly was within view... but I couldn't look.
It's wasn't time yet.

Yesterday I stopped by CostCo to pick up something for dinner. I could see giant reindeer and other lighted items peeking at me from above... but I couldn't look.
It's wasn't time yet.

And then today I went to Starbucks. Without ceremony or fanfare, the barista handed me my drink. Ahhhh.

And there is was.

                  The red cup.

It was time.

Just holding that cup made me feel warm and cheery inside, despite the rain outside. Equally comforting were the words on the cup, "When we're together, I know I'll never fail."

That's how it is with teachers. It is so easy to feel alone, even in a big school, because so often we think we are the only ones who are feeling frustrated, self-doubting, or disappointed.

But together, as Bloggers, we are a community. Even though we probably wouldn't recognize each other in Starbucks, we DO have each other.  We celebrate, encourage, commend and inspire each other.  We help each other get on and stay on the path to success (and pick each other up when we stumble along the way).

This is the season of love and peace and thanksgiving.  Thank you for what you have given me.  Thank you for what you have given each other.

So, grab a red cup... and celebrate this wonderful season.

It's time!

PS  Recently, I was offered a really-can't-believe-it opportunity.  Check out my post here...

This was my first-ever TBA post.

Consequently, it will always be my favorite.

Happy Birthday, TBA!

Thanks for celebrating TBA's Birthday with us!

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