Hold High the Torch

The kids did an amazing job with Rocky Top today, and all of the other teachers have come to me and told me about how much it meant to them.

I find myself at a total loss for words about the end of the day today. I just got done taking the names down off of the cubbies. Not an easy chore when your shirt is still damp with their tears. Thank you all so much for giving me the privilege of teaching your kids this year.

This poem was really inspirational to me when I first started working with kids. I hope you will all take its words to heart as well.

HOLD HIGH THE TORCH

Hold high the torch!
You did not light its glow--
'Twas given you by other hands, you know.
'Tis yours to keep it burning bright,
Yours to pass on when you no more need light;
For there are other feet we must guide,
And other forms go marching by our side;
Their eyes are watching every smile and tear
And efforts which we think are not worthwhile,
Are sometimes just the very helps they need,
Actions to which their souls would give most heed;
So that in turn they'll hold it high
And say, "I watched someone else carry it this way."
--Anonymous

Please stay in touch. I mean that.