What teaching taught me...

Entering into teaching, I knew I would learn a lot about kids. I did not realize I would learn so much about life.

First off, teaching taught me that a child cannot be expected to learn things that mean nothing to them when they are not being loved and cared for the way God intended. Without someone who cares for them, they will more than likely fail at school subjects.

I also have learned that it takes one person to love them, care about them and let them know they matter in this world. I saw teachers who took the time to show a child love and saw amazing results from it.

We wonder so often what has happened in America. Why do people seem so self centered? I believe a lot of the selfishness we see comes from growing up in a family where children had to scrounge for attention and love from parents who were too busy watching television, worrying about their own life, or over working to keep up with their lifestyle.

In teaching I saw a lot of children who just wanted to be loved. It is obvious why God tells us that love is the greatest command. It is amazing to see the affect of one kind gesture. People crave love and kindness!

I feel we can all learn a lot from the children that I taught and show love, not just once a day, but to that terrible waiter, to the cashier who seems too busy to check you out, to the police officer who pulls you over (yes, I am talking to me) and to any and every person that we come in contact with.

Make your life one that when others come in contact with you, they are better for it.