tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621081212898856816.post5514091827833857947..comments2024-03-27T03:57:58.791-04:00Comments on my sweet old etcetera: To teach is to briefly take part in a child's life.Ana Cristina Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06846429145520074792noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621081212898856816.post-19032416277164504882009-07-29T17:39:41.233-04:002009-07-29T17:39:41.233-04:00I'm glad you keep in touch with your old stude...I'm glad you keep in touch with your old students. I think that's really important actually. It helps students feel like they are important beyond the classroom. I am friends with a few of my teachers and I really value those relationships.Maliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527550638440444655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621081212898856816.post-14289575820836791972009-07-29T10:09:49.795-04:002009-07-29T10:09:49.795-04:00Even though I'm not a teacher, I would think t...Even though I'm not a teacher, I would think that what you say about taking part in a child's life is true with that job. Actually, I think it might be safe to say it's more than just a job in a way. And to know someone so young pass away, or suffering due to a loss of a loved one, is definitely heartbreaking. It's at those times when you really start to think, and question and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621081212898856816.post-77861436229782315822009-07-28T22:58:16.507-04:002009-07-28T22:58:16.507-04:00This was a very touching post. And i can feel your...This was a very touching post. And i can feel your pain. <br /><br />And that was a powerful line. To teach is to take part in a life. And also leave it impacted forever. Perhaps. <br /><br />And your passion for the profession and the wellness of your students comes out very clearly. <br /><br />May the departed souls rest in peace.Kavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11426040093753611098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621081212898856816.post-23605600351645864392009-07-28T22:47:47.861-04:002009-07-28T22:47:47.861-04:00Thank you for this. Its beautiful! and I can say I...Thank you for this. Its beautiful! and I can say I feel your pain. You have inspired and touched my life in so many ways, that I can't even start to explain. They will be truly missed but never forgotten. Thank you <333Daniella Padronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621081212898856816.post-47266260005681194162009-07-28T17:27:19.917-04:002009-07-28T17:27:19.917-04:00@Stacy: I'm so sorry to hear one of your presc...@Stacy: I'm so sorry to hear one of your preschool students died! I know what you mean -- so much time can pass, and yet the memory of it can still break your heart. *hugs*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12209397642086386919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8621081212898856816.post-43688337011000368692009-07-28T17:20:54.749-04:002009-07-28T17:20:54.749-04:00I know your pain, I taught preschool in a daycare ...I know your pain, I taught preschool in a daycare for 4 years and I had a 4 year old get sick & die within 24 hours after leaving the school one day. I was devastated! That was 14 years ago & it is still heart breaking to think about. I see his parents around a lot & now that I have my own children, I don't know how they have got this far! <br /><br />Stacy<br />AKA Mrs.RobwardMrs. Robwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986510581469141556noreply@blogger.com