a couple of weekends ago, the skate park in seguin was
re-opened and it was re-named
mike's ledge in honor of my cousin, michael raetzsch.
unfortunately, it rained the day of the reopening...the skating competition was cancelled but the cutting ceremony still took place inside.
there was a great show of support despite the weather.
michael's friends put together a touching video of michael doing what he loved most--skating.
the video really highlighted michael's personality and brought smiles and tears to those watching. what a blessing to have such true friends.
mike's ledge is one of the things that will keep michael's memory alive.
to my aunt and uncle, the seguin activity center and the seguin community for making this possible!
my aunt worked tirelessly in preparation of the big day.
my aunt and uncle's positive attitude in being able to bring some good out of something tragic is such an inspiration. they will continue to work hard for michael's passion.
on monday morning, i found this in my teacher box. it's a mug and it has the most clever saying on it: "thanks a latte for a grande year." (from the pta)
on tuesday morning, i found this poem on my driver's wheel. adam had printed out poems about teachers and there was a different one each day for the next 4 days in my car. so sweet!
each day, the pta picked something special for the kids to bring to school for their teacher. one day, each child brought a flower. this is how my bouquet turned out! not bad!
another day, each child brought in a homemade card. the cards made me smile! i love this one: "your awsome and i am to." hah! i agree.
i especially loved seeing the cards where you could tell the kids were totally sounding out on their own. precious and priceless.
and i loved seeing this message: "you are funny." i have so much fun with my class and try to make make them laugh. mission accomplished. heh.
