Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another
above yourselves.
remembering back to the days I was a teacher, there were times when I could not see the positive in the students with whom I was in contact day after day. Really, there were some of the students who did indeed make it hard to see the good and lovely. I worked with a great team of teachers, in a fabulous top-notch school. Even so, we all had our moments of complaint. Moments where it was hard to find ways to honor the kids who struggled so much to figure out how special they were (and are). I am sure that the teachers at my children's school have their moments, too, but I must commend them for their deliberate attempt to focus on honoring and encouraging their students.
This past Friday was the first Mail-call of the 2011-2012 school year. MG was called on this day. It was a treat to see her getting an encouraging word from her teacher.
It certainly reminds me that I might need to do my own mail-call at home. Too often I am correcting (which, sadly, involves pointing out the negative) rather than bringing encouragement.
with other students honored on this day
This was such a good day for my sweet girl!
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