Praise to the teacher who smiles anyway –
who doesn’t feel imprisoned by words like “early duty”, “lunch duty”, or”after-school bus duty”,
but instead rises above her duties, seeing the souls encircling her
-and smiles anyway –
because she knows her job , above all others,
transcends her own lifetime, isn’t ultimately measured by data,
isn’t limited to core content, and in many cases extends beyond teacher to
mentor
coach
nurse
counselor
and
friend.
Praise to the teacher who keeps on giving when she has nothing left to give and inspires her students to do the very same.
Praise to the teacher who never stops learning as she creates a classroom full of small teachers
every single day.
Praise to the teacher who feels pulled in a hundred different directions……………
but smiles anyway.
If you’re a teacher, “Thank you”.
If your life has been impacted by a teacher, take time to let them know.
If your child’s life has been transformed because of a teacher,
take time to write them a note and share how much they mean to you.
As you think about the future of mankind,
pray for all teachers who are shaping the lives of children in classrooms and homes all over the world.
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
Tammy, thank you for this! Your encouragement comes at a much needed time. Love to you and Tim from Don and myself.