Take A Breath...

Sigh. That is how the day has gone for me. Nothing wrong, nothing bad. Today I attended a retirement luncheon for my coaching boss, Mr. Morley. He is retiring from Whitehall after who knows how many years. He used to teach English and coach tennis. I have always been fond of Mr. Morley. He was one of my two favorite teachers in high school. He has been nothing but supportive since I was hired by him last fall. Talking with him, it's as though no time has passed at all between then and now. He has had a rough year with the drama at the high school and takes so much of it personally. I knew he was close to retirement, but not this close. I think all of it took a toll on him and he decided it was time.

I know Lil Vikes has had issues with him. I don't think he comes across as supportive. I don't believe he shot ideas down just to be rude or disrespectful or to throw around his title. I think he is a bit old school. He might not think the youth program has much to do with the high school program, but it certainly doesn't mean he doesn't care. He really cares about Whitehall. I've seen his tears. Today he said something to me to solidify that thought.

We await changes, anxiously, from the new football coach/AD. It will definitely be exciting and scary. A lot may be not so good but plenty will be great ! Change is needed, but some changes are still hard to swallow. Mr. Morley leaving is one of them. I hope he knows how great I think he is and I hope retirement treats him well.