Reach Out - Take Time To Reconnect

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This old gal…

Was scrolling through Instagram…saw a picture of some high school students from the old home town…and thought…hmmm…this girl…looks familiar…teacher me…taught mostly kindergarten through third grade…had some kids more than one year…bonded with them…got to know their family…

The funny thing tho…is most often…those students of mine…in this old head…never grow up…freeze in time…still 6 years old…reading a book…at our little brown table…forever…so could this be…that sweet little gal…who always had a special place in this old teacher’s heart…that Tinkerbell voice…adorable smile…unforgettable…her work ethic…her drive…unmatched…that heart of hers…strong…brave…kind…

Couldn’t resist…commented on the post…and not long after…a message comes…my little reader…all grown up…15 years old…we chat…about high school…her awesome friends…that amazing grandma she has…says she’s blessed with influential people in her life…who are always kind…to others…she asks…about this old gal…those daughters of mine…wraps it up with…those girls of yours…doing amazing things…just like their mother…

Thank you…little reader of mine…for reaching out…touching base…for the kind words…just so you know…seeing little you….was aways a highlight of this teacher’s day…

And that painting of yours…still got it…safe and sound…in a treasure box…of memories…
Just so you know…this old gal…is so so…proud of you…
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And those daughters of mine…agree…