As we returned to school today following five consecutive "snow" days...my thoughts turn to my students' lives away from the classroom. We departed last Wednesday with hopes of a little snow for playing and keeping us at home for a day or two. We got way more than we bargained for...then, I wonder what did my students do at home for the last week???
Only three out of twenty came in with homework complete...hmmm. Guess they thought we were on winter break again... During our "morning message", several students shared interesting moments about snowball fights, basketball games, and mishaps with a BB gun and a four-wheeler. Sounds like they are busy little bees. But, I wonder...are they really happy and secure?
I like to THINK they know love and security in their emotional hearts. Then, I'm saddened remembering the little ones whose parents can't read them a book before bedtime, and the ones who've witnessed sick loved ones passing on, and the ones who probably didn't have a healthy meal during those snow days... This is all they know despite our efforts...school is just a different setting. Family time...nothing substitutes for spending time living life with family. Just being together...not going and doing constantly, but spending precious moments together.
I'm thankful for those parents and caregivers that love their children and family unconditionally and teach them everything good they know. For these are the children who will be taking care of us and our blessed country one day.
Parents are a child's FIRST and MOST IMPORTANT teacher.
Please, share a thought.
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