It feels good...

Over the past few days, in order to complete a school project, I have been in touch with a number of my ex-students; some of whom went way back with me when I was a new beginning teacher.  In those days, I really underwent a sharp learning curve, for each new day, I learnt something new and valuable.

I made mistakes, I fell; I did a few things I was not proud of.
There were many days when I felt like giving up.
But it was the kids who kept me going., and that despite the challenges, I was learning from them as much (I hope) they were learning from me.

I entered the teaching service in 1989...so it has more than 20 years that I have been teaching.
Wow...where did all that time go?
The kids I used to teach have been able to come back to me and proclaim, "Cher...you used to teach me...now you are teaching my child!" ...I have become ancient!
If I am to retire at 65, good grief! I need to keep on going for another 21 years at least...just like now.
Can I make it that long?

I don't know about that, but as long as I keep on hearing the good news the kids have to offer now and then, I think there is enough fuel to sustain the interest and passion.  I felt a little sad when some of them said, "Cher..I do not think what I have done is something worth 'shouting' about.

But they are forget...
'Greatness' is something hard to define...
But if the self continues to believe and keeps up the drive to be the best that you can be,
you are already great in someone's eyes.

And so, to my kids out there,...you are great.
You have all come a long way.
And thank you...for giving me hope, and the courage to go on....