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O.K. Woman moment today.

I was in Wally World getting my groceries and meds, and I saw one of my students from when I subbed for half a year. Her teacher (who was my friend) was killed in a car accident during the middle of the year. Since I was certified to teach P-12 the principal, knowing what I did when I filled in for another teacher, asked me to take her place for the rest of the year.

He said the children love you, and they don't need a stranger taking over their room right now.

So, I took her place. It was hearbreaking. These babies cried every day for her. And came to me for hugs and reassurance. They loved having me in her place. I would hold these children and let them cry, and tell me what they loved about their teacher. Sometimes we forget, they need to morn too.

To make a long story shorter..........this little girl was one who took it the hardest. She saw me and her eyes lit up, and she yelled .........."Miss Ginger!" and ran to hug me in the store. I talked to her and her mom, and wished her well in middle school, and told her to do great things with her life. She said she would. Hugged me again, and said, "I love you Miss Ginger." I told her I love you too.

Danny was with me, and I walked around the isle and started crying uncontrollably. I started missing my friend, and felt so badly for those children.

But for a child to be so elated by just the sight of you. To know you did something good in this life.......There is NO BETTER JOB on the planet!

That's awesome.

For a second there, when I read the title to your thread, something like this came to mind...

conversationpc wrote:That's awesome.

For a second there, when I read the title to your thread, something like this came to mind...

That would have been awesome!!!!!!!!

Angel wrote:

conversationpc wrote:That's awesome.

For a second there, when I read the title to your thread, something like this came to mind...

That would have been awesome!!!!!!!!

Na! If that happened I would be talking about the extended vacation I was about to go on!

I will tell you at the gas station I was tempted to hit a guy in the back of the head! I waited in line for 5 minutes or more trying to pay for one soda. It comes my turn, and some schmuck comes in and jumps in front of me. The check out girl was pissed at him, looked at me, and I waved her to go ahead and shrugged my shoulders. Mentally that was not what I did.

conversationpc wrote:That's awesome.

For a second there, when I read the title to your thread, something like this came to mind...

That is what i was thinking too.

That's lovely. Everyone deserves to have at least one 'Miss Ginger' in their educational life - sadly, I think a lot miss out. But wouldn't it be great if we valued teachers and education a bit more?

Arianddu wrote:That's lovely. Everyone deserves to have at least one 'Miss Ginger' in their educational life - sadly, I think a lot miss out. But wouldn't it be great if we valued teachers and education a bit more?

How are you feeling? Still ill?

Great story ginger. Although if i had run up to you screaming ms ginger you'd be running away

Everett wrote:Great story ginger. Although if i had run up to you screaming ms ginger you'd be running away

Why? Are you that scary?

artist4perry wrote:

Everett wrote:Great story ginger. Although if i had run up to you screaming ms ginger you'd be running away

Why? Are you that scary?

He walked right into that one.

Arianddu wrote:That's lovely. Everyone deserves to have at least one 'Miss Ginger' in their educational life - sadly, I think a lot miss out. But wouldn't it be great if we valued teachers and education a bit more?

That is so true If it were not for teachers were would we all be???? Thank You, all for making life better for us.

Very sweet story...

artist4perry wrote:There is NO BETTER JOB on the planet!

I beg to differ.

Angel wrote:

artist4perry wrote:There is NO BETTER JOB on the planet!

I beg to differ.

We both have great professions don't we? Ones love is required..........and patience. But I cannot stand the sight of blood........so for me...........it is the best job on the planet! For you it is what you do.........isn't it wonderful to do what you love to do?

A lifetime impact. A transfer of your "DNA".
Teaching is not a job, it is an obligation.

artist4perry wrote:

Angel wrote:

artist4perry wrote:There is NO BETTER JOB on the planet!

I beg to differ.

We both have great professions don't we? Ones love is required..........and patience. But I cannot stand the sight of blood........so for me...........it is the best job on the planet! For you it is what you do.........isn't it wonderful to do what you love to do? :D

No. I hate my fucking job with a passion.

Rockindeano wrote:

artist4perry wrote:

Angel wrote:

artist4perry wrote:There is NO BETTER JOB on the planet!

I beg to differ.

We both have great professions don't we? Ones love is required..........and patience. But I cannot stand the sight of blood........so for me...........it is the best job on the planet! For you it is what you do.........isn't it wonderful to do what you love to do? :D

No. I hate my fucking job with a passion.

Well, are you doing what you love to do? Cuz if you were, it would be wonderful.

I haven't been to work in over a month and I am missing it terribly!!!!!!!!!!

artist4perry wrote:

Arianddu wrote:That's lovely. Everyone deserves to have at least one 'Miss Ginger' in their educational life - sadly, I think a lot miss out. But wouldn't it be great if we valued teachers and education a bit more?

How are you feeling? Still ill?

Getting better. Lots of warm bed, hot tea and lovely people taking care of me worked wonders.

cudaclan wrote:A lifetime impact. A transfer of your "DNA".
Teaching is not a job, it is an obligation.

An obligation? I don't get you?

The natural process of humanity/evolution is to provide nurturing and enrichment towards the next generation. Biologically, this is what we exercise as parents and as adults. We have numerous years of wisdom and knowledge. It becomes natural to convey that wealth. In fact, it borders the realm of habitual obsession. An analogy if you will. While attending a live concert, musicians are more apt to perform at above quality if the audience is appreciative and expressive of their emotions. I am certain that most adults can recollect their teachers from the past. You may still remember their names or an event that influenced what you are today. You are many things as a teacher. Your role has no limitations. A teacher does not go to “work”, they go to school.

cudaclan wrote:The natural process of humanity/evolution is to provide nurturing and enrichment towards the next generation. Biologically, this is what we exercise as parents and as adults. We have numerous years of wisdom and knowledge. It becomes natural to convey that wealth. In fact, it borders the realm of habitual obsession. An analogy if you will. While attending a live concert, musicians are more apt to perform at above quality if the audience is appreciative and expressive of their emotions. I am certain that most adults can recollect their teachers from the past. You may still remember their names or an event that influenced what you are today. You are many things as a teacher. Your role has no limitations. A teacher does not go to “work”, they go to school.

And we learn each day, from those who we are in charge of teaching.........thus the teachers become the ones who are taught. Nice insights.

Rockindeano wrote:

artist4perry wrote:

Angel wrote:

artist4perry wrote:There is NO BETTER JOB on the planet!

I beg to differ.

We both have great professions don't we? Ones love is required..........and patience. But I cannot stand the sight of blood........so for me...........it is the best job on the planet! For you it is what you do.........isn't it wonderful to do what you love to do? :D

No. I hate my fucking job with a passion.

What do you do Dean? I'm sure you've mentioned it on here before but it would require effort on my part to look for that and I'm feeling kind of lazy right now.

KenTheDude wrote:

Rockindeano wrote:No. I hate my fucking job with a passion.

What do you do Dean? I'm sure you've mentioned it on here before but it would require effort on my part to look for that and I'm feeling kind of lazy right now.

I think Dean's ideal job would be a toilet tester for a company that gives a lifetime guarantee on its products. Just imagine Deano getting paid to get well and truly tanked up, eat chili, ultra-hot curry, twenty vegieburgers with a side of sweet potato fries, and then go test that baby to an inch of its life. If it survives the Deano test, it goes on the market.