I'll always... .. ..

"You don't have a family..."
is what was said to me last night.
before i could fully process the implication of what was said tears were falling out of my eyes. No one's ever said that to me. Especially no one who knows my sad, broken, crazy family dynamics.
Yeah they apologized but sometimes sorry doesn't take away what was said.
I'm still upset that was said to me but I am trying to have grace about it. Time will pass and time is good that way.

Today was a better day than that. I finally went into work today (after practically working from home this week and last week wasn't at work at all). I was sitting at the middle table in my classroom talking with the other teacher when the kids started to flood in. I turned around and the excited expression on their faces to see me was absolutely priceless. I recieved hugs left and right. I truly felt loved and realized how much I do care about these kids. The day proceeded with me working with few students putting the yearbook together! All day long. I am also the school's artist so I get all of the "artsy" projects which is great because I always have work and extra work!
At the end of the day my boss asked me for advice about some serious stuff. I must say that made me feel quite special considering I am him employee and I usually go to him for stuff. I'm just thankful to have a boss that respects me so much. My review was tuesday and he told me that I am one of the best employees, he has nothing bad to say about my work, and that the company is more than blessed to have me as an employee.
WoW.
I've never heard that from a company before. Pretty neato.
Well tonight is my nephew's birthday party. He turns 15 tomorrow. Weird. So BBQ tonight and tomorrow we are going on the boat!! Excited!