Principal Garcia says she enjoys her commute because it gives her think time- and when there are traffic delays- it gives her more think time. She has a way of taking things that could be negative and turning them into positives...
So on my way to work I heard a story about a young girl who was rushed to the Emergency Room because she fainted... after some X-rays she was rushed to surgery for a brain tumor. I began to think about what matters.
The whole E.R. was devastated. This little girl's life was going to be over or altered so much with the loss of brain tissue that everyone spoke of the tragedy to come. Everyday I walk in a field of dreams and a sea of young dreamers.
I thought about how life can get caught up in a mountain of paperwork, our to-do lists, and our urgent matters. You know, I have a lot of urgent matters and paperwork as an Assistant Principal.
But what is the point of all of this? When I am retired some day- what will I remember?
My mission is
- to serve, encourage, and strengthen quest staff, students, and families
- to live the guiding principles
- to model passion and excellence
- to develop potential in all
Our kids matter and THAT is my work. I invest in our future. So do you when you put in your volunteer hours- create awesome clubs for our kids- and stay involved. Thank you for all you do.
When the little girl went to surgery they discovered that the "tumor" was not there- instead she had a blood clot! This little one sang "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" all day with her mother after the surgery...
Life is precious- use it well.
