Here's to Sifting Through Twenty Years

Twenty years of teaching supplies, books, and worksheets is a lot of stuff to sift through, but last Thursday, I started the dreaded task of going through all that I have collected over the years as a teacher of regular education and special education. 

Today was strenuous, as I continued to wander through my cabinets with lots and lots of memories.  I went through children's books, files upon files and even more files of worksheets and somewhat important papers, craft items to make fun lessons or holiday oriented stuff, teaching books, games, and toys used for rewards.  There was a lot of stuff!  After packing up a good part of it, my boys helped me load up my SUV and we brought the first load home to store.  Where??? 

I will trudge back up to the school again tomorrow and complete this grueling, bittersweet task.  Bittersweet, because I have so many wonderful memories of children that I have taught over the years.  Memories of students who touched my life, but most importantly, students in whose lives I was able to make a difference. Those are the students that will always standout in my memory.  The ones, who I will wonder what they became when they grew up and what kind of a difference are they making.

So, as I sift through the last of my stuff tomorrow I will continue to allow the precious memories to wash over me and bring back fond memories of days gone by.  Then, I will load up the last of my stuff and bring it home.

Now where to put it....hmmmm!  Wait!  I have an idea...my oldest son goes back to college in two weeks.  Yes!  Storage is in an upstairs back bedroom of my house.  Now the question is...can I get 25-30 banker's boxes in my son's closet???   :D