Let's face it, teachers have favorites.
They just do. It's not that they love certain students more (at least, let's hope its not), it's just that (much like with adults) we connect on different levels with different students.
This year I lost a couple of students that I had those heart connections with. And it has been really hard for me. I think I am just now starting to realize how my heart still longs for them, their smiles, their personalities, questions, and to see their faith blossom even more deeply.
But today, He reminded me of those He has before me. Those who He entrusted to my care this year.
Melanie is one with whom my heart connects...deeply.
This morning in chapel she prayed (in front of the entire student body) and she "thanked God that we go to school where we can learn more about Him everyday. Because at some schools you don't." I was so touched. Not because I am her Bible teacher, but because this is a value for her. Something she would think about on her own, as she thanked her God for the priviledge that she enjoys everyday.
Then, this afternoon she wrote me the most precious note of encouragement.
The thing that jumped off the page to me was, "You have been my only Bible teacher, and you're the best." (Of course the best part was nice, but we all know she hasn't had any others so let's not get carried away....)
God is so wise. And He is so generous in His love for us...... That He would send me this hand crafted piece of Melanie's heart as assurance my choice to stay was okay with Him. It's okay to choose to stay, because look at the work I am using you to do in Melanie's heart.....
It's the miracles like these, small pieces of notebook paper with words straight from the heart of a child, that send me into complete and utter amazement at the love of my Creator for me....
You have entrusted them to my care, and I know I am undeserving of this. Thank you for slowing me down enough to see the miracles around me.
Monday, October 09, 2006
My Melanie....
Posted by Ashlee Liddell at 4:15 PM
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I didn't know you were unsure about deciding to stay... I hope nothing I've said has contributed to that, because I definitely never meant that.
It's about time for coffee, isn't it?
You are probably the only one who could read what I wrote and pick up on that being "the" issue for me.....
Its not that I have been unsure about the decision, its just that sometimes my mind starts to do the what if thing....or should I have waited until may? does that make sense????
YES, it is time for coffee....it just takes me longer to schedule it now....yuck. let's figure it out though....
Ashlee that's so great! It is such a great privilege to be able to teach children what it truly means to live for Him...it's a privilege we both get to enjoy!
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