How did I get so lucky?

Sometimes I ask myself, how in the world did I get so lucky as to work in one of the best schools on earth? I don't know how it happened, but I am so glad that it did. Now, don't get me wrong, I still have crazy days and days that the students give me grief, but I have some of the most amazing co-workers!!! The other two Health Science teachers and I have been working together to teach skills to our classes. Each of us will teach a specific skill and we will rotate our classes. This way, we only have to plan for that one particular skill and make sure that we have supplies ready for that one skill. Well, this was working wonderfully until H1N1 hit my house! My middle son came home Tuesday with a fever and headache. As soon as I realized that my son was really sick and I would have to take the next day off to take him to the doctor, I started to have a little panic inside. I realized that not only would my lesson plans be messed up for that day, but it would also mess up the rotation for the other two teachers. Well, I knew that my son was more important than a lesson, but I still couldn't help being stressed about it. I called one of the other Health Science teachers that evening and she said, "Don't worry about it, take care of your baby." And the wonderful part is, she really meant it. I called the Secretary to let her know that I would not be able to be there, and once again it was met with, " Don't worry about a thing, I will take care of getting you a sub! Take care of your family!". Even my Principal will openly tell us that he expects us to do a fantastic job, however, our families come first. It just really makes a difference when you have to be out and you have such supportive co-workers. Like I said before, I don't know how I was so lucky to work at this amazing school, but I sure am glad I do! By the way, my son is feeling much better and has been fever free for over 24 hours. YAY!!