M.Ed...where's the notary?!

Yesterday, I graduated from Graduate school with my master's and I could think about is how fast I am going to get it authenticated.  I laugh to myself as think how my thoughts have changed since making this decision to go to Abu Dhabi.  Even though I celebrated happy occasions this week, I also said a goodbye to a dear coworker and friend.   Although I am happy that she is no longer suffering, I feel for her family and best friends.  Two of her best friends work along with me, and I have shared tears and many hugs with them.  One of my friends told me, "You can't go now!  What's going to happen to our team?  One of us just decided that she just didn't want to come back next year!"    :)    Although, I know my friends at school are excited for me to leave, but I know they are a little sad...and so am I.  I walk the halls and sometimes I get overwhelmed with feelings of sadness because I know I will not walk these halls in the same capacity again.  I will be a visitor and my classroom and position will be replaced.  The children that I spent so much of my energy on will move on and hopefully, will make decisions that will make positive changes in their lives.  Sometimes, I wish I could stay just to see them grow..but I know the decision I made is the best.