The first time I met seven-year-old Lacey, she stole my heart. Her long, blond ponytail bounced behind her, reflecting her bubbly personality. Her blue eyes sparkled from behind thick, heavy glasses. And I soon learned that her sparsely toothed grin is a smile that doesn't quit. Lacey has Down's Syndrome. In spite of her difficulty in learning quickly. She is curious and eager to try. She ran so fast during recess I could barely keep up. Everyone marveled at the way she performed flips and turns on the monkey bars. Friends from all classes flocked to her.
Sometimes Lacey was overwhelmed and covered her eyes until I helped her escaped from so much excitement.Before she did, she always hugged the other students, whom she genuinely loved. Unlike the other kids, Lacey never called me Mrs. Donihue or Mrs. D.; she's always called me "Teach." At times she could be stubborn. Arms and Legs crossed on the rug, she would refuse to do her work, but her pout would soon leave and her irresistible smile returned.
After three years with us, Lacey moved on to another school. I could barely contain the tears when we said good-bye. We had developed a special kind of love. Lacey still has a corner of my heart. I keep her picture up and pray for her. Occasionally, she returns to visit our class. And one of my biggest thrills is when I'm in a store or restaurant and hear her unmistakable strong, husky voice call, "Hey, Teach!" The world around us seems to stop. Lacey dashes toward me and I brace myself. Arms and legs fly around my waist and neck in a vise like hug that I joyfully return. Then I hear the words that warm and melt my heart. "I love you, Teach. I love you special."
I am here for a purpose. I came from heaven above with something great to give you: A special kind of love.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
Long Distance
I dislike goodbyes, see you later's or farewell. I don't like seeing people that I care about leave me or me saying my goodbyes. I can't imagine how I these semester would have been without my dear friend and adoptive daughter. She has helped me along the way with some much. I have seen her from the bottom to now. She has grown so much and has been able to see the world through different eyes now.
It hurts me so much to see her leave but I know that she is doing it to better herself as well as her pride and joy, Aleigha. I have been blessed to meet such a beautiful Angel like Aleigha, she is a joy just like her mother in every way. I know that we will always stay in touch no matter what, I also know that if she can she will come down and visit us. We have become such great friends as well as becoming family. She is a joy as well as a blessing for both of us.
Everything good always comes to an end however I know that our relationship isn't at it's end. Just a little further then a foot away. Everyone has to understand her life like I did but they don't. They don't know the pain that she has gone through to be who she is now. I know that God has a plan for her as well as for me. My path is foggy but I know that God has my life as well as my hand in His.
I leave with one simple thing and a food for thought. If you could wear your heart on your sleeve you wouldn't be judge because people know your pain, but since we don't we are judged by our actions as well as our colors. MLK died for our color who has to die for our emotions.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Virgo Woman with a Taurus Man
The Taurus man is friendly, patient and honest with his feelings, he is more on her wave length than the previous character. Their outlook on life and attitudes to finance are identical. They both enjoy planning the future, down to the last detail, and they share a deep-rooted fear of debt, providing a good base on which to build a solid relationship. Mr. Taurus enjoys his home and all the comforts it can offer, although the Virgo woman may not be mad about house work, the home is always catered for him.
Emotionally, the Taurus man is more intense of the two, but it is possible that in time he maybe more intensity in Miss Virgo. His jealousy could cause some tension from time to time but this woman will give him little cause for real anxiety and this streak in his personality will make her feel secure. One cause for friction could be his tendency towards laziness, which cannot fail to offend this hard-working woman. These phases of his normally pass fairly quickly, however, she would be well-advised to simply ignore them.
Another danger exists with this combination of characters: their conservative attitudes and love of the domestic environment may lead to a cutting off of the outside world, and while they may enjoy each other's company this could eventually lead to staleness and boredom. When the relationship appears to be drifting into this state, they should make a real effort to participate in a more active social life.
They will have a very active sexual life but it is likely to be conservative and straight-forward, although she is intelligent enough to go along with any suggestions he may make. Each partner is likely to live for each other, these two make an ideal union.
Emotionally, the Taurus man is more intense of the two, but it is possible that in time he maybe more intensity in Miss Virgo. His jealousy could cause some tension from time to time but this woman will give him little cause for real anxiety and this streak in his personality will make her feel secure. One cause for friction could be his tendency towards laziness, which cannot fail to offend this hard-working woman. These phases of his normally pass fairly quickly, however, she would be well-advised to simply ignore them.
Another danger exists with this combination of characters: their conservative attitudes and love of the domestic environment may lead to a cutting off of the outside world, and while they may enjoy each other's company this could eventually lead to staleness and boredom. When the relationship appears to be drifting into this state, they should make a real effort to participate in a more active social life.
They will have a very active sexual life but it is likely to be conservative and straight-forward, although she is intelligent enough to go along with any suggestions he may make. Each partner is likely to live for each other, these two make an ideal union.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Disrespectful Teenagers
It's hard bring up children who first start out being so sweet but end up being so disrespectful. When God blesses us with a little bundle of joy, to hold, to nurture, to love and care for until they are old enough to move out on their on. But there are times when our teens are not ready to move out on their on. Because in their heads they think if I move out I can do what ever I want to do and I don't have to do give account to no one but myself. But what they don't realize, is that it's not easy being out there in the world alone trying to make a living.
Especially, when you are a freshman in college,taking 5 classes,working and trying to party all at the same time. It's hard for me to do it and I'm grown. But when you tell them they have overloaded themselves,the first thing they will say is,"I can handle it". When they know deep down inside they can't do it without something lacking and that is mostly always their grades. Then, when they find out they have failed a class or two, they come home mad at the world and they take their frustration out on whoever they see.
Young teens and young adults think when they turn 18 and above they are grown or they can do anything they want but I'm here to tell you that's not true. Parents are not there to keep you from having a good time with your friends or even with yourself. We don't want them to make the same mistakes as we did at their age now however they still don't learn nor want to hear what we say because we are in a different generation. It seems like we don't understand what they are going through.
Especially, when you are a freshman in college,taking 5 classes,working and trying to party all at the same time. It's hard for me to do it and I'm grown. But when you tell them they have overloaded themselves,the first thing they will say is,"I can handle it". When they know deep down inside they can't do it without something lacking and that is mostly always their grades. Then, when they find out they have failed a class or two, they come home mad at the world and they take their frustration out on whoever they see.
Young teens and young adults think when they turn 18 and above they are grown or they can do anything they want but I'm here to tell you that's not true. Parents are not there to keep you from having a good time with your friends or even with yourself. We don't want them to make the same mistakes as we did at their age now however they still don't learn nor want to hear what we say because we are in a different generation. It seems like we don't understand what they are going through.
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