What is it? A good thing...

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What's a good thing you may ask?! Well...the things going on in my classroom...

Monday was one of the worst days. THE worst day...I ended the day crying to 2 different people. I started crying the first time because my feelings were so hurt from so many people telling me that I didn't need to be a part of the Lose and Win class that RISD is offering. Well I know I should take that as a compliment, but I know they're thinking that I took one of the free 20 spots of somebody who "really needed to be there."

And then I was crying because I honestly care so deeply for my students that I don't want to see them struggle. I want to see them succeed. And when I feel like I am doing EVERYTHING I know to do it's frustrating, and makes me question my career path...

And then I get a new student on Thursday after having an unexpected weather day on Wednesday...of course that was a tough day for both of us because we were both getting used to somebody new. And then Friday she is admiring the DREAM thing sitting on my desk, and says, "this is a dream come true, Ms. Born." MELTED MY HEART! She went on to tell me in more detail what was such a dream come true...my classroom (which means a lot since I do spend a lot of time making it look nice), the students (how friendly & inviting they are...I take small credit for that ;) plus they're just good kids!,) me (a nice, caring, good teacher). That just really made me feel good.

And then on Saturday night while at a Slumber Party, sitting next to our cafeteria manager who is also the grandmother of one of my students. She brought happy tears to my eyes when she told me what a difference I have made in her granddaughter's life. How she has never had a teacher who paid attention to her, and really cared about her. I hear people say, "you know if I can make a difference in at least 1 life then I know I have done my job." I believe that to be true, but I'd also like to make a difference in each of their lives.

And then on Sunday when I get an email from a parent who tells me she is so thankful I am her son's teacher. Even though I give him a hard time for behavior she is really glad I am his teacher.

Those things just made me feel better about what I do so I look forward to a new week in education this week. :)