Today is Daniel's last day at Elmer Wood Elementary School. Daniel AND Andy started Kindergarten there. Elmer Wood has been a part of our lives for 11 years. Many great memories, some painful , but we have been blessed to have our kids grow up in such a caring environment. As I waved good bye to Daniel this morning, I felt that a new part of life was about to begin. More Change. Another Teenager in the house! I cried a few tears and felt a twinge of bittersweet as Daniel leaves after a great year with Mr. Sanchez. He had wanted Mr. Sanchez since he was in second grade. He is a great teacher and an awesome man for Daniel to learn from. At first he looks a little scary, but on the inside he has a beautiful heart. I know that Daniel understood that about him from the start. He will even be Daniel's football coach (yikes) this year, so the relationship will not end today. I doubt that it will ever end. He is the kind of guy that will probably be at Daniel's wedding someday. :) Also notice the Rams vs 49'er rivalry that they share in the picture. I told Daniel to wear his Jerry Rice shirt for Mr. Sanchez today, and Daniel being Daniel, went straight to his Marshall Faulk jersey. I decided that was the better choice for him today. Obviously Mr. Sanchez enjoyed it too. Do I want this time to end? No. Do I want him to move on? I sure do. God is good. I am grateful.
"The Mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher demonstrates.
The Great Teacher inspires.
The Great Teacher inspires.
William A. Ward. 
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