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Worth the Wait

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So, I had anxiety about getting my next blog post done. I would brainstorm what I was going to write about. I must have done it about 10 times. I'm glad I didn't. I had SO many special moments these past two weeks that I know now it was worth waiting. (And please forgive the randomness...is that a word?) I keep wondering why I teach. I keep forgetting. What helps me remember? This last two weeks, I had euphoric days where I reached kids who others gave up on already. I had messy, hard days where I wasn't sure any of it was worth it. I give a LOT of energy in a single day, and I get tired. I just need a tiny bit of time to recharge. So I sat in Argo's class. He feeds my spirit. He doesn't have to say anything. Just watching him teach inspires me. He is so good at this. Why? He has energy. And sarcasm. He cares. I've never seen anyone do release of control quite like him. He lectures with stories, and pictures, and videos, and action. He models what he