Oh how I have missed blogging! Today is my first day of summer vacation, WOO HOO! May was a super busy month filled with finishing up a school year and packing a classroom. It is always amazing to me how much a teacher collects, I am officially in my new classroom but not unpacked, that is my project today. I have to say I was blessed with some wonderful helpers yesterday and everything was moved into my new room just 2 hours after we started. I have to say I had one of those moments on my last day that just made me cry and still does two days later. It was a great reminder of why I do what I do and a wonderful revelation that I made the right choice to change teaching positions. A little guy in my class has really struggled this year. We have made gains, but he has so far to go. On the last day of school, he comes up to me and asks me if he is going to third grade. I assure him that yes he is going on to third grade. It was what he said next that brought me to tears. He said to me, "will there be someone there that will help me like you do." Yes, ___ there will be someone there to help you. This little guy has been through a lot in his life and does not have a stable home. He is the one you just want to bring home and just give him love and let him experience the world. He is one of those kids that has touched my heart and will help me remember why I do what I do. There are tough days, weeks and years, but that is why I do what I do!
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That just about made me cry too! You are truly an incredible teacher!
Hope you enjoy your summer break!
I'm wiping away tears. A beautiful post. Enjoy your well-deserved summer break.
Your sweet post made me cry too! It is wonderful when God shows you that you have made the right decisions in your life. What a precious little boy...I know he is just as thankful to have you in his life as you are to be a part of his. He will remember you forever.
Whoo hoo...you are on summer vacation!! Enjoy every minute of it!!
Love ya!
Shannon
I am crying now too! But, I know exactly what you mean because they each leave on a mark on your heart.
I'm just a para in the preschool room, but on the last day a few of them came up and said they would miss me next year. I told each of them that I would still be just across the hall from Kindergarten and that I would see them each day at lunch and recess.
What a special guy! Bless his little heart! Enjoy your summer break!
What a beautiful story about that little boy. It about made me cry too. Kate as struggled a bit too this year and things are not completely clicking for her and she has become quite close to the teacher. In fact she has missed her SO SO SO much...we even texted her yesterday and it has only been a day) teachers are amazing. you make a difference every day!
Enjoy your summer.
That is precious!
Hope you have an awesome summer!!
The Easter pics of the kids are so good. (:
Oh, sadness. So hard to say goodbye to some of those special kiddos. :( It's a tough job, but SO worth it!!
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