"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." (Aesop)
I firmly believe that. And that was affirmed for me today, when one of my 8th graders brought me a card. This is what it said - I'll let it speak for itself:
I had noticed she was on the brink of tears (or had already been crying) the other day, so I had simply asked her to stay after class so I could have a word with her. I just asked if she was ok, and she told me yes.
And then I got this note.
I had almost decided not to say something. But thank goodness I did.
We all have the power to bring about a change (large or small) in someone's life on a daily, moment-by-moment basis.
Just think about that.
Wow.
We all are gifted with so many moments each day - let's make sure we don't miss them. Let's make each one count to bring God's love to one another.
Wouldn't the world be a better place with a little more compassion and love?
"I have no idea where I am going; I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself...But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope that I have that desire in all that I am doing. And I know that if I do this, you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always..." -Thomas Merton
I have come to fall in love with teaching in Catholic schools. What are YOU in love with?...
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