My dear friend and former colleague was laid to rest today. Greg and I had the privilege of attending her beautiful and touching Celebration of Life service, complete with music, worship, remarks, and a full celebration of a life well-lived.
Kris taught me many things during my first years in the classroom and then many more about life during her 4+ year fight with brain cancer. As a speaker said today, she didn't lose her battle; Heaven simply gained an angel. Amen.
Here are the top 10 life lessons Kris taught me:
10. There is no inappropriate time to wear sunglasses. 😎😎
9. Having ridiculous stories of your own children misbehaving never fail to amuse. 😂😂
8. Kids matter and need to come first, both in and out of the classroom. 👶🏻👶🏻
7. Multi-tasking is a real skill (Kris was a master at creating creative math lessons connected to March Madness so she could keep up with all the games during the school day = genius!). 🏀🏀🏀
6. Learn how to save money and spend it wisely. 😈😈
5. Swimming is among the best sports in the world. 🏊🏻🏊🏻
4. A little laughter and sarcasm can make any situation better. 😀😜
3. Family first...always. 👩❤️💋👩👩❤️💋👩
2. Life is too precious and short to have regrets or feel sorry for yourself. Live every day to the fullest. 🌟💞
And finally...
1. There is nothing more exciting than the possibility of a snow day. 🌨🌨🌨🌨🌨🌨🌨
Kris, feel free to make this week's potential storm epic. We all know you have the power to do so now. 
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