Caring

As I grow older, I have to accept the fact that I will be losing some of my friends. That is always very hard to do. It is harder when it is one of your former students. I know some people think teachers don't care. Boy, are they wrong. I can't speak for every teacher, but I can tell you that when I hear of one of my 'children' suffering, hurting, in some cases leaving this life, I still see them as the child they were, and wish I could protect them from the pain that is a natural part of life. Before Facebook, only a few children would still be in my daily life once they left my room, but now I get to see many. I love to share their joy, their pride, and I'm grateful to have this opportunity to show them I still do care. Thank you for caring about your old teacher too. I enjoy your humor and hope I bring a little humor into your lives as well. Happy Thanksgiving.