So it was officially announced to parents that I am departing for Korea next year. I had no idea how much I was loved until I got the outcry of sadness from parents whose kids aren't even kindergartners anymore! I have also found amazing support in the parents who are trying to find me anyone they know over there to make sure I know at least one person and am safe! I love this community and will miss it dearly. Today I received this email from one supporter:
Read about your new adventure today in the WWW and I think it's great (albeit a bit of a loss for the incoming k's), but what an experience. I think it's great that you will take advantage of this opportunity, which I am sure will change your whole perspective for the better and enhance your "world view". It will surely make you a more well-rounded teacher with so many unique experiences to differentiate you from the crowd and will contribute to making you a better citizen of the world. What I am really trying to say, that I have already said on numerous occassion is that Ms. Puffer - you are the COOLEST!
If there is anything that we can do for you, either to prepare or while you are at your new post (care packages from home - in case you get homesick) or a list of contacts in Asia that would be willing to put you up for a night here and there in case you get an opportunity to travel around on school vacations, let me know and I will figure out a way to put it together. In the meantime, just as I from time to time send you updates on the boys, we would love an occasional, if only similar to a holiday time email to let us know how things are going with you, we would love it! You have my email address. Please feel free to use it, if only to BCC on something cool now and again. Don't be a stranger. The whole family is really, really proud of you and excited for your future endeavors!
Warm Regards Always,
J
My new school has some pretty big shoes to fill!
