Cherie's Random Thoughts

March 26, 2014  For this day, I am grateful this person the following reasons: For 27 years of friendship.  For housing me during my rebellion years when I move from being a child to acting like an adult.  For taking care of her love one, when they needed it most. 

March 25, 2014  For this day, I am grateful this group of people the following reasons: The personal stories they share with me. Always gives me a glimpse into their souls.  The care they give the students they work with on a given day.  My many mothers. Need them especially since I am just shy of 7 years since my mother past.  The ability to discuss pedogogy, technology, and the future with them.  My office mate who I appreciate greatly for their dedication to what is right for students and his ability to talk freely about anything with me. 

March 24, 2014  For this day, I am grateful this friend for the following reasons: The beautiful quilts she made me that have proudly graced my apartment for almost two decades.  For her friendship over the years.  For her artistry. Great influence on the development of my creativity.  For allowing me to be apart of her special day. 

March 23, 2014  For this day, I am grateful this student for the following reasons: One of the most strongest women I have met next to my mother.  Always leads her life with positivity and smile despite the numerous life challenges.  Has an infectious laugh and smile. 

March 22, 2014 Although my cat Billy Bob cannot read or write, he does deserve acknowledgement for how much he has blessed my life. Here is what I would tell him if he could read: For all of the early morning wake up calls. Sometimes gentle, sometimes not so much. Either way you have made sure that I have a morning routine that happens 7 days a week!  For the constant head butts and surveillance. I know for certain that you care for me deeply and need to have me in your eye constantly.  For your ability deliver a love bite with breaking the skin and/or a slap to the face without leaving a mark. I know I deserve it sometimes!  For greeting me each morning I return from a flight or after a long day at work!  Lastly, for your ability to turn off my Netflix movie when it is time for me to go to bed!! 

March 21, 2014  On this day, I am grateful for my childhood friends in California. Here is a post I originally posted on Facebook regarding how they impacted my life:  Dear Childhood Friends and the state of California,  On March 12th I made a decision to embark on a 21-Day Gratitude Challenge where I would write 21 people who have influenced my life greatly and let them know why.  I am grateful for my childhood friends in California and the state of California presence in my life for the following reasons:  1-For the wonderful childhood. I was blessed to live in California between the years of 1978 to 1985 and it is this period of my life that influence me the most. The overwhelming positive experiences I had during this time off set the trauma of having to watch my mother be hospitalized for bi-polar disorder. At no time in during this period and the times after did I feel different. My California years were filled with lots of sunshine an...

March 20, 2014  Here is a letter of gratitude I wrote my father who is currently battling Parkinson's and lives in a nursing home: Dear Dad,  On March 12th I made a decision to embark on a 21-Day Gratitude Challenge where I would write 21 people who have influenced my life greatly and let them know why.  I am grateful for your presence in my life for the following reasons:  1-You have always protected both me and my brother from harm. Throughout our lifetime you have ensured with we had a safe place to live. We never had to live in a violent community and the places you chose for us to live have us the opportunity to be exposed to a diverse community. Because of this I have been able to adapt very well to many situations and it is all because of your decision to keep us safe.  2-You have always been a father that has been involved in my life. Never once did I feel that you were absent. This was a truly a blessing since many people I know have ...