Today, with Tom at my side (he arrived yesterday) we will move to the Empire. Such a great place to arrive after spending a week in the heart of Lincoln Center. My work with Laura was full of laughter, learning, and love. After a week, I feel bonded to our work and to each other in ways collaborators must be engaged. One of my goals was to be a better collaborator. This is the first time I have felt successful at the process. I credit Dacia's leadership and Brooke (and her team's) work finding relevant speakers. Never did I dream I would get this far in the work. Possibly doing this a second time has some impact on the work. But much of the credit has to be placed firmly on the shoulders of Dacia. I will never forget her gentle, firm, leadership. I want to model that this year in my work with the students. It is very exciting to have connected with Laura, as well. I have always admired her skillfulness in the pre-school class. But never have built a path to collaboration with her. Now, I know I will.
Today as I enjoy my wonderful, funny, handsome, patient husband, I will credit him for getting me to the point where all of this can and has occurred. He is my rock and has given me his strength in all things in life. He is why I care. All of it would matter not an iota if I didn't have his love. It is what makes or completes me.