Long week.

I tell you, this has been one tough week, but God has been good much and shown me much. I can never divulge all the things that go on in my classroom and in their little lives, but suffice to say, "life just isn't fair". I know that is why I am their teacher. The little guy that I thought I was going to lose is now staying. Praise God!! We are his only stability. I will bring him a soft toothbrush and toothpaste on Monday so that at least that part of him will be clean. Not all have bad families. My heart goes out to some of the parents and I am amazed at the work and progress some of these children have done because of their parents. It is proof that love can conquer. When I walk out of the building at the end of the day, I am emotionally and physically spent. I can rest knowing that the district has gotten their moneys worth out of me. I also look forward to the next day. As crazy as it is, this is where God has placed me and it is good. My team and I are changing these little lives for the better. They hit me, spit on me, scratch me, flash me, scream, run and totally act out. No matter, I am there. I still love them.

Last night, Tom and I took Laura out to dinner for a little talk. Yes world, Laura still believed in Santa, the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, etc. We set her straight. She was bumbed. She didn't cry, but you could tell that her little world became a little smaller and she sat across from us and grew up just a little. It was a moment that was bitter sweet. She is becoming a beautiful woman and at the same time, I sooooo want to hang on to my little girl. She promised not to let Becca in on it and help us with the secret one last year for her. My how they grow up so fast.