Can I cry now? Please. I just got cursed out and insulted by a student in front of the class and it stings. Really and truly. I shouldn't take it personally. A rule teachers must follow in order to keep their heads above water. But it takes effort. And right now, with all the other depressing losses in my life, my insides are bulging outward. I wish to sulk in the misery of the untimely death of my loving Renee (whom I just wrote about). Life seems so temporary and security no longer exists. Change is inevitable. Childhood slips away. Still there is light. I hope. I realize that my student is a tempramental adolescent and the sting will ease. In the words of Renee, "Lisa, you got to develop thicker skin." I'll keep working on it.
To Renee's family in mourning: "May the Lord comfort you with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."
sorry about today and sorry about Renee
ReplyDeleteYou're writing is so powerful and moving Lisa! I also am sorry you got insulted by a student. I can't imagine how that must feel but I'm sure not good...I know you are an excellent educator and I can only hope that your students appreciate what they have.
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