I'm Proud Of You

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That favorite teacher of mine…

Ended her sweet message…with…I’m proud of you…reading it…made the eyes well…sharing it…makes the eyes well…funny things those words…

I’m proud of you…
For doing well on the spelling test…playing nicely with others…taking turns…practicing cursive…cleaning your desk…being a good listener…

I’m proud of you…
For following your dreams…being a teacher…loving your daughters…persevering…believing…having compassion…

These words…aren’t said enough…these words…aren’t heard…enough…

I’m proud of you…husband…daughters…friends…readers…of mine…for supporting others…having integrity…being a good person…

I’m proud of you…favorite teacher of mine…for being you…connecting with kids…and using your gifts…to change…little lives…

I’m proud of you…four simple words…with unbelievable…power…I’m proud of you…harness that power…and make a difference…
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And this husband of mine…agrees…