Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Pomp and Circumstance

One of these years, I will stop crying at 5th grade graduation. I will be glad to see them go. I will no longer feel that I'm blessed to have had the privilege to work with these young ones, and not even bother to imagine the possibilities these kids possess. I will think our school's theme song is cheesy, and I won't feel the irrepressible urge to put my hand over my heart when they sing the Eagle pledge. One of these years, I will worry about the future of our community and our world as we send these little guys out to prepare to run it. One of these years, I will be glad to call it a year, and mark another notch in my "time served until retirement" calendar. My job will be just a job.

But it's not this year.

4 comments:

Grace, Hope and Joy said...

You're awesome!!! = )

Amy said...
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Amy said...

Nah, all elementary teachers are mushy this way. I promise. Thanks, though! :)

Kacie said...

I hope it never loses the wonder! Beautiful post.