We really had no idea

As many do, I vividly remember one year ago today.  I was subbing for a math teacher that taught almost exclusively seniors.  We all knew the probability that the governor's 2:00 press conference was going to change our lives dramatically in an unprecedented manner was high.  They were worried about graduation and prom.  I assured them things would be fine, especially for graduation.  After all that was more than two months away!  We truly had no idea and did not understand what was really happening.  I remember being so incredibly impressed how well the students were handling the situation, and how they seemed to grasp that it was serious, even though we really didn't understand how serious it was.  We sat in Andrew's room after school and watched the press conference until we had to leave, and then listened to it in the car.  Such very vivid memories.

Like so many others, so many things changed that day.  It was stressful dealing with so much unknown, but I was so, so grateful that I had my amazing family to go through each day with me.  I loved how much togetherness we had, and while those early days were so scary, I appreciate the memories of our time together.  

It seems so incredibly unreal that it has been a year ago.  Three hundred and sixty five days ago we walked out of the high school.  Two days ago, I walked back in for the first time.  It was so wonderful, but yet made me a little sad.  Although I truly enjoy my new job, I still miss the people at school so much.  I miss getting to share part of my day with either Andrew or Thomas.  It felt like home, but still felt so strange.  It just doesn't seem possible that an entire year has gone by!