What's Really Important?

Last week I attended two graduation/recognition celebrations.  One was for my son and the other for our students graduating from Wood Lane School.

 

Success!  Smiles!  Pride!

I felt proud for my teenage son who is moving on to high school.  I was honored to witness the graduation celebration for our students at Wood Lane School.  I think that when we participate in such a milestone, we reflect on what was really important in the venture.  As parents, teachers, family, and friends, we were partners that helped mentor and guide these individuals to new opportunities.

Today, more thoughts crossed my mind.  I haven't always embraced what it important.  I sometimes felt too busy.  I didn't have time for what I thought was nonsense.  I couldn't understand what was so hard about getting the homework done (although I admit that there were moments when I couldn't figure it out either!)  

But it's important that I am a good teacher, mentor, and "cheerleader."  I may be the person who makes the difference in someone else's life.

 

Congratulations to all graduates!  And, thanks to everyone who took the time to make the world a better place - one kid at a time.

 

One Hundred Years From Now

Author: (excerpt from "Within My Power" by Forest Witcraft)

One hundred years from now
It won't matter
What kind of car I drove
What kind of house I lived in
How much money I had in the bank
Nor what my cloths looked like
BUT
The world may be a little better
Because, I was important
In the life of a child.