THIS is HOW I DO IT.....and why!!!
I'm so grateful for your concern regarding the recent tragedy my school experienced. Tacarra is still alive, but has not yet regained consiousness. She is in a drug induced coma, in hopes that the swelling on her brain will decrease. I have passed on your prayers and positive thoughts to her family. Thank you. Please keep them in your prayers.
Why do I still do this after 35 years of such sad moments? Because MOST of the time....the kids are allright! The young man in the orange suit who is about to jump out of this helicopter to rescue a "Victim" is a former student of mine. He is a Chicago Fire Fighter who presented a demo at the air show of the rescue squad. It stopped my heart. Not fear....pride! In the last few weeks, I've heard from several former students or heard about them, or in this case, saw them in action. They are awesome!!!In EVERY case, I cried. (not unusual for me) The pride I felt was heartwarming. If I have touched them in ANY way....it's been worth the time, effort and tears.
I don't want to get preachy, but I HAVE THE BEST JOB ON THE PLANET!
So......I'll shut up..after I thank you once again for your concern.
I'm trying to compose a collage of pics of the kids I've heard from lately. I hope to post it soon.
THIS is HOW I DO IT.....and why!!!
I'm so grateful for your concern regarding the recent tragedy my school experienced. Tacarra is still alive, but has not yet regained consiousness. She is in a drug induced coma, in hopes that the swelling on her brain will decrease. I have passed on your prayers and positive thoughts to her family. Thank you. Please keep them in your prayers.
Why do I still do this after 35 years of such sad moments? Because MOST of the time....the kids are allright! The young man in the orange suit who is about to jump out of this helicopter to rescue a "Victim" is a former student of mine. He is a Chicago Fire Fighter who presented a demo at the air show of the rescue squad. It stopped my heart. Not fear....pride! In the last few weeks, I've heard from several former students or heard about them, or in this case, saw them in action. They are awesome!!!In EVERY case, I cried. (not unusual for me) The pride I felt was heartwarming. If I have touched them in ANY way....it's been worth the time, effort and tears.
I don't want to get preachy, but I HAVE THE BEST JOB ON THE PLANET!
So......I'll shut up..after I thank you once again for your concern.
I'm trying to compose a collage of pics of the kids I've heard from lately. I hope to post it soon.