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Celebrating the love of my life's birthday tonight. Like a fine wine, she's just gets better with age. 35 never looked so good. Excited to announce that I'll be going on a low-key book tour this school year to share my story about rehab, recovery, and The Balanced Teacher Path. I'm hoping to help teachers fight against burnout and help districts improve their teacher retention rate. I'll be traveling once to twice a month to different schools, districts, and conferences. Some smaller venues and a few bigger ones, too. Kicked off this past week with the amazing staff at Martin Millennium Academy in Tarboro. Speaking to 800 teachers and principals in Yanceyville on Monday. Just a little nervous about that one.😳 I'll keep you guys posted on my travels and appreciate your support. #thebalancedteacherpath #mmatrailblazers Knights game with lil bae I once made a wish at this water fountain. 1 wedding, 10 years, 2 kids, and a few thousand diapers later... Celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary today! When Sam and I were dating a little over 10 years ago, we went on a weekend trip to Charleston. I knew she was anticipating an engagement, so I booked a dinner boat cruise on the 1st night, where I told her over a glass of wine that I was NOT ready to get married. Maybe in a few years. It was a silent dinner after that, especially considering 2 other couples on the boat got engaged before dinner's end. The 2nd night, we took a ghost tour (she's into spooky stuff) and I asked the guide to drop us off at the Pineapple Fountain in the Water Front Park. As we walked by, I reached in my pocket for 2 pennies and asked Sam if she wanted to throw 1 in and make a wish. She said no. I asked again and she said ok. We threw our pennies in. We made our wishes. I asked her what she wished for. She said "I'm not telling, because if I do, it won't come true." Then I asked her if she wanted to know what I wished for. She nodded. I pulled a ring out of sock, got done on 1 knee, said a bunch of mushy stuff, and ended it with, "Will you make my wish come true and marry me?" The rest is history. *Side note-Later that night, she told me her wish-It was a raise at work! Haha! Smart move because she was marrying a future teacher. Since our wedding day in 2007, we've had a decade full of crazy times. One time, she cooked a hot pocket for 20 minutes instead of 2 and almost burned our apartment complex down. Another time, I fell into a waterfall in Asheville and she jumped in to save me. We sang together in the front row of a Coldplay concert. We have been blessed with 2 amazing kids. We workout at the same boxing gym together. And yes, we've had our fair share of fights and arguments at home. But we haven't ever given up on each other. And we've learned that this is the key to a lasting marriage-It's not that you don't fight. It's that when you do fight, you forgive quicker...and heal faster. Happy Anniversary, Samantha Ashley. Thanks for marrying me and making my wish come true. And thanks for making more money, too. Lord knows we can't raise 2 kids on a NC teacher's salary.😉 My baby girl turns 2 today. God knew what he was doing when he chose her birthday. I went into rehab a little over 2 years ago, at the end of the school year. Those who are normal may not understand this, but to a depressed, anxious, addicted person, every breath brings a constant feeling that everything in life is falling apart, no matter how young you are or how good things may seem on the outside. That's how I felt when I went in to rehab, as if everything was coming to an end. My career. My marriage. My health. My life. A few weeks later, Savannah was born. I took it as a sign of a new beginning. I guess that's why she was born on July 7th. 7/7-God's perfect number. She loves Minnie Mouse. She can name every character from the show, except for Clara Belle. Her favorite food is mac and cheese. She cleans up after herself (and Cole) after dinner each night without asking. She opens the dishwasher, puts away her plate, fork, and spoon. She has baby dolls-black, white, and brown ones. She cares for them equally. Feeds them. Gives them milk. Covers them with blankets. And hugs them. She has the most infectious little giggle when you tickle her belly. She is very much a Momma's girl. Her favorite person in the world is Cole Man. She doesn't like the "d" sound, so she calls me "Gaggy". She is the sweetest, most happy, most loving little girl and she is my everything. She is the completion of our family, a hope for our future and a reminder that God makes all things new.

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  • The 1 Decision That Transformed My Family January 26, 2017

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