I got the sub call at 6:00 this morning. I had told my former assistant principal that I was here all week if she needed a sub. I never expected to get a call. But I did.
I left out of bed for the first time in months. I get this energy whenever I have the opportunity to teach. The Lord has just given me this passion for teaching that I cannot even explain. I was giddy all morning. Not only because I was going to be able to teach today but also because I was going to get to see so many of the kids and my co-workers that I miss so dearly.
One of my students, Carter, who I just had last year came in to me and said, "Hi! Do you remember me?"
Do I remember you?
How could I forget the joy you and alll the others brought me every single day?
How could I forget the times where I laughed so hard because of the cute things you all would say?
How could I forget the April Fools tricks you as six years olds played on me?
How could I forget the sweet, sweet prayers you offered in child like innocence?
How could I forget the times that I wouldn't be able to sleep sometimes at night because I was so excited to see you and teach you the next day?
How could I forget the bonds and friendships I have formed with your families and how they accepted me as one of the family?
How could I forget how completely blessed I was every Christmas by your generous gifts?
How could I forget talking about you all constantly?
How could I forget how excited you all were about my wedding and how so many of you showed up that day?
I love my students.
Past.
Present.
Future
Who knew that being a teacher I would learn so much and be changed every single year for the better.
I believe that being a teacher is one of the greatest jobs in the world!
I had a great time today, but I must be honest tonight and say that I am feeling kind of sad. It was very bittersweet to be in my old building today. I haven't found what I had there yet in my new location. I am so graterful for the time I had teaching first grade.
