Gerd made it to the program. It was good to see him, even though it was only for an hour. I was hoping to go back with him, had a bag packed and all just in case...but he's working all weekend. He's entered this new phase in his life, with starting this new job and moving to the big city. His life has to revolve around his career now, and I've decided to step aside so he has no distractions. I love him with all my heart and want him to be happy, and I know he feels the same for me. He'd never tell me that he needs this break, but we both know he does. I have faith that things will work out the way they're supposed to--if we're meant to be, then when we're both ready, we'll be together again. Until then, I'll be around when he needs a friend, and vice versa. My toddlers were so cute tonight, they all dressed up. One little one cried and I had to hold him, 3 ran offstage, and one of the older ones hid by the other teacher. But the rest of them were excellent, they sang loud and smiled and did all their motions. The 3's and 4's did great, one little girl screamed her bible words on the top of her lungs, it was so cute. The Pre-K class did a skit for the parable of the sower. There was a little farmer and weeds and the whole bit. The director gave a speech about how wonderful the staff is, and we all got bonuses! woohoo!