~:[CH9 - Day 255]:~ Design Your Role

~:[CH9 - Day 255]:~ Design Your Role 

It was 9/11 and I was going back and forth to check out the memorials and events going on for 9/11 in between classes. I remember going to NYC and taking a boat to see the skyline in March 2000. One year later, I would take a similar boat tour and see a different skyline. The loud streets of the city were quiet in those parts, as six months later, you could still feel the pain of 9/11. The subways still had missing poster for loved ones and the city was forever changed. I've been to New York every year since and it's amazing to see how it's changed. Seeing the 9/11 memorial being built and visiting it year after year has been a blessing. You think of those working that day, you think of the first responders, and all of the friends and families impacted. As I thought about it, many of the first responders would probably say, it's part of my job to do this. For many, they gave their lives to save others. We all will not be in a position to do what they did, but we can all approach what we do with the same mindset. We can do our job, not just as we are asked, but making the most of it, especially when it impacts others. As a teacher, these are difficult times and the amount of work we all have put in has been immense. The non-tech teachers probably are having the toughest time, but while you may not have all the bells and whistles, just the fact that you're trying says, you've done well. To all of us, we have our roles and let's be sure to do the best we can in those roles, not just for ourselves, but for those around us. It's easy to get complacent or lose motivation, but when others are ones who can help push you, sometimes it gets easier. As much time as it took to create the link tree and create a tutorial, I felt good knowing that others could benefit from it. I know that many of you are in similar boats, but sometimes don't notice the impact you have with the effort you put forth. As I closed out my classes today just talking about 9/11, it was a reminder of times that we can never forget. It's a reminder of all those who went above in their roles and a reminder of just how precious each and every moment of every day is. Let's treasure each moment and in the process use this time to appreciate those who we hold special in our hearts. As while we always look towards tomorrow, this tragic day is but a reminder that we should never wait. As I remember walking through Grand Central, those images of those posters will never leave my mind. The though of loved ones waiting ate at my soul. I wondered if they gave their last embrace or said their last goodbye . I hope all those who passed this day are now resting in peace and all those who lost loved ones have found peace and calm within their hearts and souls. Treasure each moment we have and make the most out of every one.