tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post6340445301023347946..comments2024-01-31T07:41:55.357-05:00Comments on Kathy's Peace: Fruits of LaborKathyAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723937251892708482noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-46330460953329976192011-04-17T09:23:36.198-04:002011-04-17T09:23:36.198-04:00Sometimes we just never know what will happen to t...Sometimes we just never know what will happen to the young people we encounter along the way--as teachers/leaders. One of the 'meanest' kids I knew (and tried to help) is now a successful businessman with a family of his own. SO--we never know what kind of influence we may have on a child/teen....<br /><br />Love this post, Kathy.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-20816514059633638312011-04-17T04:24:36.481-04:002011-04-17T04:24:36.481-04:00You obviously made a huge impression on Kevin! A...You obviously made a huge impression on Kevin! And you were equally obviously a great teacher! Probably more than jsust English.<br /><br />A really lovely story.Gillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00322140697547406511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-43020398675918299212011-04-15T22:49:05.715-04:002011-04-15T22:49:05.715-04:00You do better with teens than I do. Bravo to you....You do better with teens than I do. Bravo to you.Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-89536560448022070362011-04-15T15:05:06.352-04:002011-04-15T15:05:06.352-04:00This says a lot about Kevin -- and you!This says a lot about Kevin -- and you!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-35938711625105693372011-04-15T12:32:29.800-04:002011-04-15T12:32:29.800-04:00The next time we get together, I'll have to te...The next time we get together, I'll have to tell you about my high school Humanities teacher (do we even still have those), who was the Gold Standard for wonderful teachers and fine human beings. You are clearly working your way up to that rarified level. Great story!Bilbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213505386288233192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-16779531682865222022011-04-15T00:57:08.722-04:002011-04-15T00:57:08.722-04:00The fact that you are the teacher many of us seek ...The fact that you are the teacher many of us seek out says much about who you are.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04151504335098388579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-58503461282841211322011-04-14T23:46:39.303-04:002011-04-14T23:46:39.303-04:00You knew just the words to say to him. I've al...You knew just the words to say to him. I've always remembered my Teachers that were like you.Purple Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05831681595310623140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-1257240674923910212011-04-14T22:22:49.683-04:002011-04-14T22:22:49.683-04:00This is a great story. You made an impression on ...This is a great story. You made an impression on him that had to have been positive. He grew up and realized that he needed to thank you. I'm glad he followed through and did so.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-89994508555001245382011-04-14T22:07:42.276-04:002011-04-14T22:07:42.276-04:00This is really what it's all about...rising ab...This is really what it's all about...rising above how we feel and doing the job and rising above our shortcomings and growing. You did the job and he did the growing. Great post, Kathy...inspiring.Deb from WhatsInMyAttichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126246734744950335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-74220053771536750502011-04-14T18:39:56.828-04:002011-04-14T18:39:56.828-04:00I'm sure many more of your former students wou...I'm sure many more of your former students would drop in if they could, but they've moved away. You can be sure they think of you often.Forsythiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11842925744413303224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-4589253450906538512011-04-14T16:33:46.190-04:002011-04-14T16:33:46.190-04:00That return visit is the kind of reward that teach...That return visit is the kind of reward that teachers cherish. Great story.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-49818470165966882542011-04-14T16:11:34.704-04:002011-04-14T16:11:34.704-04:00I would have been harsh to judge him too as a teen...I would have been harsh to judge him too as a teenager acting that way. So nice to hear he turned out to be a great guy!<br /><br />DIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-71926631722848927862011-04-14T15:49:13.580-04:002011-04-14T15:49:13.580-04:00I like this post. : ) We should have more teacher...I like this post. : ) We should have more teachers like you!happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-85775693366355233302011-04-14T14:54:50.296-04:002011-04-14T14:54:50.296-04:00Beautifully told and great message! :)Beautifully told and great message! :)Cobalt Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970693193776542493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-27924804536324998942011-04-14T14:28:05.461-04:002011-04-14T14:28:05.461-04:00I loved reading this post. Isn't it wonderful...I loved reading this post. Isn't it wonderful when the students make a point to search you out long after they have graduated? Obviously, Kevin was not only proud of his daughters but of himself for growing up and maturing and I think he wanted you to know that he had. It may not have showed back in his school days but your opinion of him truly mattered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-62173926888850884202011-04-14T13:39:48.161-04:002011-04-14T13:39:48.161-04:00Excellent.Excellent.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419139030012374765.post-67609868399114584182011-04-14T13:02:27.051-04:002011-04-14T13:02:27.051-04:00Good for you, Kathy! It's always nice to know...Good for you, Kathy! It's always nice to know you did the right thing. I hope every teacher treats her students with tolerance and kindness as you did.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.com