I'm writing all of this because this past week at school I've talked with teachers and witnessed some students that have really bad situations. Home life is rough, no support, living on their own, bad backgrounds, I'm sure you understand. I see this and have seen this since I began teaching. My county has some poor spots, economically, students come from a range of backgrounds. Some students have situations where they don't have anywhere to go.
As I was praying the other night I had a profound moment of blessing and felt humbled. How fortunate am I to have so many people to pray for? I don't know what it is to be turned away from a home. I don't know what it is to not have any friends. I wouldn't know what to do if I were in a situation like that. Even in my 'new home' in Rockingham County, I know that I have people to turn to. What would it be like to not have this?
I remember my mom becoming so attached to some of her students. Many of them didn't have a steady home. Some were in foster care or at a group home. I couldn't understand why she felt so devoted to these kids. She already had 2, why did she feel the need to take on more? But, I think she knew how important it was to show these students and kids what is was like to have a home. She always taught me that I was no better than anyone else on this Earth and I needed to take care of other people. I take that with me when I teach.
Therefore, my prayers have evolved. Though I feel so blessed to have people to pray for and know that there are people that pray for me, I open up my blessings and prayers to those who don't. My students that need a maternal figure. Even if it's just for 90 minutes. I try to emulate my mom and all that she has taught me about life. Take care of others. Be not only your sister's keeper (literally), but your brother's keeper. It isn't the easiest thing for us to do, but it's the best thing.
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