Greetings Dear Reader,
Sometimes I will end the day with thoughts that are
important to get out. Usually I just
write them and put them in my journal folder.
I have chosen that on occasion I will share them with you, Dear Reader.
Since it is Teacher Appreciation Day, I thought I would
spend my second thought expressing some of that appreciation. I will start with a general “thank you” to
all who have labored over the years, both difficult and easy ones, to teach
me. I know that I was not always a good
student both academically and socially.
Thank you for teaching me.
I would like to call out some of the teachers that mean the
most to me. I must start with my grade two
teacher, Miss Smith. I wish that I could
tell her face to face how much she meant to me., You can read about her in Sheetrock
on the Road. She taught me that my
words had power.
Miss Simms taught me that if I worked I could reason my way
through almost anything. Miss O’Conner instructed
me in the difference between knowing versus being able to prove to others that
I know. Sister Eileen helped me see that
my curiosity had great value. Mr. Streib
taught what a Bard was and that I could be one without compromising my faith.
Professor Myers taught me how to love teaching. Professor Wulf made sure I knew how good I was
at the craft. Professor Johns handed me
challenges that helped me see the world in a more balanced way. Professor Farley taught me to love obscure
knowledge and embrace dry humor.
Professor Williams rekindled my love of literature and puns.
Every teacher sacrifices something to embrace the calling to
teach. My decades as a teacher were the
easiest work I have ever done. It is
those few students who take the time to truly say thank you that mean the most
in later years. It is my honor to
attempt that tonight. What teachers do
you wish to thank Dear Reader?
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer
who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home
owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure
store.”
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Thank you for your sacrifice to be able to teach for so many years. I can only imagian how many lives you touched. I have some teachers also who will always be in my heart and their lessons always with me. And what's interesting to me, is there are some teachers that I didnt even have classes with that still would teach me and help me though struggles. A teacher is always a teacher. I am greatful also for all the men and woman out there who have worked so hard to give back and teach so many. Thank you!
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