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9/22/2016

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Danny and I lost a great friend two weeks ago, and I am still in shock.  I’ve been through some things; lost family members, pets, loved ones.  But I’ve never been through this.

I’ve never lost a friend.

I’ve got a lot to say and so much more to think about, and even more to feel.  Here’s what I need to say now.

I am grateful for being a teacher.  Every day, I am at school for the students.  Every day, I have to focus on them, and every day, they make me lose myself in who they are.  They make me feel alive, real, valued, needed and overwhelmed with who they are, and what they bring to the world.

I don’t know how I would have made it through these past few weeks without them.

And I barely know this group.  I said good-bye to my 8th graders, most of whom I taught for three years, last May.  This August, a fresh batch of lives entered my life, and I’m exhuasted and overwhelmed with getting to know them.

I’m energized, excited, laughing,learning and growing, with a group of amazing young lives.

And I told them about our loss, mine, my friends’, my teaching partners’, my husband’s.  I shared with them, and they listened.  And I told them all we were okay, but we were hurting.

I know I’ve just begun to feel the pain of this loss.  I have so much to say about our friend Matt.  But this is my first blog of this new school year, and this is about my students.  This is about teaching, and how lucky I am.  I have had two weeks of the beginnings of loss, and I have spent my days surrounded by young, sweet, kind, intelligent souls.

And they have saved me.  And every morning, as I drive to work, I think how lucky I am that I am going to focus my energies in such a beautiful way.

Gratitude:  my students and my job.
Goal:  continue to keep the grace of gratitude as I grieve.
18 Comments
Preston Cross
9/22/2016 09:34:02 am

Ms. Cribby I really like your blog and how it describes how lucky you are!

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Ms. Karen Cribby link
9/22/2016 07:32:08 pm

Thank you, Preston!

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Braden Wormke
9/22/2016 10:19:28 am

I love this blog, and I am glad to be one of the students who make you feel joy!

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Ms. Karen Cribby link
9/22/2016 07:32:44 pm

Thank you, Braden!

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Jodi
9/22/2016 05:35:38 pm

Karen, your posts are always so heartfelt and get right to the heart as you as a person. How lucky are the students you teach to get to know you as Mrs Cribby, but also you as Karen, a human just like them. Love you for your strengths and your abilities to profess your feelings out loud. Shine brightly dear cousin.

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Karen link
9/22/2016 07:33:42 pm

That is so sweet, Jodi. You have been such a huge support, and I treasure you!

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Kennia Macias
9/23/2016 08:14:41 am

This is very kind of you ms. Cribby ! even though we are just getting to know each other I'm so lucky to have you as one of my teachers . <3

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Ms. Cribby link
9/23/2016 04:38:01 pm

Thanks so much, Kennia!

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Margaret A
9/23/2016 10:21:15 am

Karen, your talk with the students WAS listened to, and taken to heart, and brought home and shared with parents in a way that shared your grief and pain with a wider group. Please know you are loved and appreciated and are in our thoughts as you work through the grieving process. You are not alone by any means. We're grateful you're a teacher, too! :)

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Ms. Karen Cribby link
9/23/2016 04:40:22 pm

Thanks so much, Margaret. Your words are kind and greatly appreciated! My heart goes out to all my grieving friends and so many in our community. I feel deeply grateful for all the love and compassion.

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Autumn
9/26/2016 11:28:42 am

I really really really love your blog!! Im happy that us students can make you feel like that. We are all super lucky to have you as our teacher! I hope you keep up with the blogging....

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Ms. Karen Cribby
9/26/2016 11:57:37 am

Thanks so much, Autumn! That is very kind of you, and you inspire me to keep up the blog!

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Adilene manzo
9/30/2016 10:33:26 am

Thank you Ms.Cribby. We are lucky to have you as our teacher. I love your blog. I`m happy to have you for 3 years.
:) :D

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Ms. Karen Cribby
10/4/2016 03:41:41 pm

Thanks so much, Adilene! It is very kind of you to post this. I'm happy to have you for three years too! Thanks for reading.

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Lauren
10/4/2016 10:32:30 am

Mrs. Cribby, I'm so sorry about your friend. I'm glad we bring you joy, and could help you through these hard times. I'm happy to have you as my teacher!!!!

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Ms. Karen Cribby
10/4/2016 03:43:47 pm

Thanks, Lauren! You all do bring me joy, and how lucky I am for that. Thanks for reading my blog and for taking time to write a comment.

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Lisa
10/27/2016 10:36:09 am

Hi Ms. Cribby! I can understand that you're really going through a tough time right now and I'm really happy to hear that we bring you happiness and I'm so happy that I get to have you as my Language Arts teacher for the next three years! Thank you!

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Ms. Karen Cribby
10/28/2016 06:46:29 pm

Lisa,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm happy you're my student for the next three years!

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