tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post1009796502141005716..comments2024-03-28T09:51:27.698-05:00Comments on Let's Add Sprinkles: Change Is The PitsKatie Mansfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-86078389411603705892017-02-21T16:37:39.347-06:002017-02-21T16:37:39.347-06:00Katie, I retired from a job I used to love over a ...Katie, I retired from a job I used to love over a year ago. I won't lie, there are times when I miss it, especially the people I had grown close to. But for the most part, I am enjoying myself and finding out more about myself then I ever have before. I can afford precious time to try something new and meet new people. Best wishes for a wonderful retirement from your school but not from life!! Enjoy all that comes next! Ann @ Corner of Plaid and Paisleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04581519271081464260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-84045573032855256302017-02-17T10:57:19.156-06:002017-02-17T10:57:19.156-06:00Katie, what a great adventure you are going to hav...Katie, what a great adventure you are going to have once you retire. Do not be afraid. It is a blast. As far as feeling useful, I volunteer with a group that helps children in need. There are so many and I know that your kind heart could be a wonderful helping hand. Find a group that you admire and lend a hand. Not only will you be helping children but you will form new friendships with wonderful people who have the same heart. Enjoy your retirement. You have earned it.Barbara Bradhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033314748951896309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-63395624842306244862017-02-16T21:01:55.854-06:002017-02-16T21:01:55.854-06:00Katie, you are not alone...I think most people hav...Katie, you are not alone...I think most people have similar feelings when they make a big change in life. I know when I had to stop my business, not by choice, but for my health...it was very hard and I grieved it, too. Mostly I missed the creativity and friendships. I am still adapting to all the changes and where to go in my life. I love Jeanie's comment...so true...and it speaks to me as well. Keeping you in my prayers for peace and purpose...xoxo Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-58573203608313952742017-02-16T17:59:15.748-06:002017-02-16T17:59:15.748-06:00I had a few of those concerns when I retired a cou...I had a few of those concerns when I retired a couple of years ago. It was a job I once loved (not anymore; the last two years were very stressful) but it was also a very public job and I was going to be a bit of a public figure to just a person. I'm here to tell you that if you let yourself, you will love retirement. You will love being able to choose the activities you are involved with simply because they are your passion, not connected to your work. If you choose to have them involve some of the things from your work, great. If not, also great. You'll find you have time to do things you maybe did before but not nearly the way you wanted to. You'll be able to dig in that garden, spend all afternoon making some complicated recipe (if you choose) or take a new class or whatever. What you do is up to you and that's profoundly liberating. I confess, it took awhile before I felt anything but sneaking away when I went to Trader Joe's on a Wednesday afternoon -- but it will pass. <br /><br />You will grieve. You will heal. And then you will choose.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-41169392230773607912017-02-16T17:55:21.197-06:002017-02-16T17:55:21.197-06:00Ah, Katie. I think it's ok to grieve. You will...Ah, Katie. I think it's ok to grieve. You will find meaning in your change; you'll still be useful just in a new way. It's ok if it takes you some time to discover what it is you're to do. God will be your strength. Hold on tight to Him. <br />Gardening is good therapy. I either do that or paint. Hang in there, sweet lady.Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444791923510261610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-38074394566114552602017-02-16T17:27:56.047-06:002017-02-16T17:27:56.047-06:00Change can be very hard to deal with, but Jesus wi...Change can be very hard to deal with, but Jesus will be your strength. He will lead you to other things to fill your life with meaning. Just rest in His tender, loving care.<br /><br />Love & hugs ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-74505733537202374822017-02-16T15:38:14.097-06:002017-02-16T15:38:14.097-06:00I think it's wonderful that you had a job that...I think it's wonderful that you had a job that you'll miss. A lot of people can't wait to walk out the door. Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-20724203630951462452017-02-16T08:14:31.856-06:002017-02-16T08:14:31.856-06:00I can relate. I don't like change either. My...I can relate. I don't like change either. My husband went through similar feelings when he retired from the fire dept after 28 yrs of service. He missed it terribly and the brotherhood and routine of it. With time it got easier. It has almost been a year since he retired. The key is to stay busy afterwards. Redirect your energy into something else. You still need a "purpose" everyday. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938178631385143773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-41423340362577428472017-02-15T23:29:57.474-06:002017-02-15T23:29:57.474-06:00Katie, I hope that the garden helps you heal! I k...Katie, I hope that the garden helps you heal! I know that it does wonders for my soul. Change is not always easy, but greet the future with a positive attitude and all will be well! I truly believe this! Thanks for sharing with SYC.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-11650102505217400692017-02-15T22:08:04.217-06:002017-02-15T22:08:04.217-06:00Katie,
Continue to tell that little voice whisperi...Katie,<br />Continue to tell that little voice whispering doubts, "Be quiet." You are of value, and you are useful, just in a different way. Plus, the difference you made in all those students' lives continues to live on in them and all they come in contact with. Your reach does not stop when you retire, it lives on in each student and beyond them, to the ones they make a difference with. For without your teaching, they could not be what they are.<br /><br />The reach of a teacher is immeasurable. <br /><br />JudithBotanic Bleuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16785345862310221087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-74276541355072713852017-02-15T20:35:16.976-06:002017-02-15T20:35:16.976-06:00Hi Katie,
I will be praying. I went thru a major c...Hi Katie,<br />I will be praying. I went thru a major change in 2012. I do understand what you are saying. It is not easy, it takes time.<br />Sending a HUG!<br />Love, CarlaCarla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.com