I arrived in Oakland last night during a rain storm. Probably the worst flight I have been on in a while with all the news about the plane that crashed into the Hudson. I am not sure but I think I was flying on a similar type of plane. I am back at school and went this morning to do observations at Tam. It was a good day and I got to observe four different classes. I still have a lot of school work to do, but I am trying to stay on top of it. I got to do a lot of reading on the planes this weekend, since I spent a total of 13 hours traveling I had some extra time. It is nice to be home, but I am stressed out with all the stuff I have to do.
It was really nice to spend time with my mom and I think she is doing really good. It is still going to be a long road ahead and today was a little scary. Hopefully they can get things figured out and she will move along. I hope that nothing bad happens, but I worry every day because I am so far away and because of how scary it was when she first went down. I have to stay positive and understand that this is going to be a long recovery. I have been trying to carry my mom's spirit around with me in the last couple weeks, I am more motivated to do good things and be successful than I ever have been. My classes are going to be tough and I know I can do it because my mom would want me to do my best. I think of it as if when she stopped being able to "be Donna" in all her pride and glory, I synthesized who she was and what she has taught me about being a human being. I know she is still strong and her spirit is still in tact so that she will be motivated to get better and all that good stuff.
This weekend I will get a little break, I am going to Pebble Beach for the AT&T National Pro-am... it is a PGA tour event and I am going there with my dad. The cool thing is that along with the professional golfers, celebrities are there along side. I am looking forward to seeing Peyton Manning and Justin Timberlake among others. Anyways, I will post more later when I think of more stuff to type.
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I love you.
ReplyDeleteMore blogging, more blogging! :)
ReplyDeleteErik, We miss having your mom to run to and lean on also. As both a professional educational leader and personal friend and coworker she has given of herself unselfishly for years as her achievements testify.
ReplyDeleteI hope we can now return the gift and offer our support and assistance to her as she experiences her own daily challenges. If anyone has prepared for such a struggle it is Donna. Keep the faith as you juggle the challenges of work and family. I appreciate your sharing with us your steps of the journey we are all taking together in support for your mom.
People often ask where do good teachers come from? In your case the answer will be easy...well thats Donna Martin's son. Roger Brown
Erik,
ReplyDeleteYour mom is my hero! As I have raised my own son, I only hope to be a good mom and love my kids like Donna loves hers. She has been my inspiration. You and Kirsten have brought unmeasurable joy to your mother. She has always been so proud of you both - from the times when you were little until now and everytime in between! She loves you and I know she is so proud of the fine you man you have become. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Hey Erik,
ReplyDeleteThis is Ben Gimlin. Steph and I are continuously praying for your mom and for you, during this long road to recovery. We (you and I) know and your mom knows about being on a long road (our running), persevering and completing our goals. I'm glad to see your schooling and career progressing the way it has. Keep going, you can do it. I know as I am still going to school, I just wish it was over, but we will be better for it. Anyway, I'm here if you need to talk, or anything else.
~Ben