I can't stop reading the news about this story. (See post right below this.) I get these small respites from thinking about it and then suddenly, it hits me again. It's such a strong reminder of how much I care about kids. These are the kind of things that remind me that I'm in the right job. That this is where I'm supposed to be. Teaching kids and caring for them. I wish I could tell her how sorry I am for what she's going through. Kids shouldn't have to deal with these kinds of things. It's plastered all over the news. Everytime I open CNN there's a new update. A hole found in the suspects back yard with human remains. Blood. In his own back yard........sick sick sick. What is WRONG with people?
We're studying Anne Frank at school right now, and today, of all days, we read the line where Anne says, "...in spite of it all, I still believe people are good at heart". I had this girl sitting in my class while we talked about how hard that would be to believe in the face of great tragedy. I hope that she remembers our class today and what we talked about. Maybe that's why we did. God knew.
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i think it would be amazing, even under such circumstances, to recognize and appreciate that you're in the right profession. What a blessing! and how wonderful that you can share that with others DAILY!
I couldn't imagine what it would be like to teach a child going through something like that, but it's making me wonder now what it was like for my teachers when my dad was killed suddenly in the car accident years ago. My siblings and I were all in shock, but I think it really helped that our teachers let us know that they were there for us, and then acted normal...
I can't imagine how difficult this situation is. She is lucky to have someone as caring and sensitive as you involved in her daily life. Viki brings up a good point, and even after all these years it's a strong memory for her that her teachers were supportive.
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