Thank God for all of those wonderful teachers! Even 60 years later I am in a group that meets from my grade school years. All of us have been touched by someone who would not let its hide our light.
I wrote this after attending Grand Parents Day for my grandson who just finished first grade.
TIME MACHINE
I am learning to love the Time Machine
Someday I might even be able to control it
But I have found out it is better to go for the ride
I am tearing up now! What a beautiful tribute. It reminds me of my 4th grade teacher, Miss Lollie Cobb. She was on up there in age when I had her, but I remember writing to her when I was in college. She was always so encouraging and positive. She gave me a small angel Christmas ornament that I still have, and I think of her every time I hang it on the tree in a place of prominence. It really is amazing how one teacher can influence your entire life. Teachers should be revered by our society because of their importance to our future generations!
What a beautiful woman and now I feel as though I know her in a small way. Thank you, Patti, for sharing her with us. And for sharing both her and your light with us as well.
Patti, this is beautiful. I had some very special teachers in my life too. And as a middle school counselor for 30 years I hope I was that to some of my students. I do have some students I still communicate with. One of my former students is now my dentist and another is my massage therapist. The teacher student bond is uniquely important and shapes lives in amazing ways. What a gift you had with Mrs. Smith. Thank you again for this lovely inspirational story!
Bless the teachers that make such a positive difference, quietly, humbly, and with inadequate pay or gratitude. If you're a teacher reading this comment, thank you! And thank you, Patti, for this beautiful piece. :-)
What a precious gift she gave you and you gave her. My mom taught middle school for 35 years and her students would occasionally keep in touch. Good teachers are priceless.
Thank you for the memories your post brought forth in me. Mrs. Brown was the most special teacher I had. Creative, fun, thoughtful, kind. I wanted to become like her. She holds a special place in my heart.
As a teacher, this stirred so much in me. I am a teacher because of my mother. She saw my potential before I knew i could become one. And yes, one should never hide that light! We line the corridors of learning and cheer others on that journey.
Beautiful. I brought tears to my eyes. I had a special teacher too, and this really resonated. Thank you.
Thank God for all of those wonderful teachers! Even 60 years later I am in a group that meets from my grade school years. All of us have been touched by someone who would not let its hide our light.
I wrote this after attending Grand Parents Day for my grandson who just finished first grade.
TIME MACHINE
I am learning to love the Time Machine
Someday I might even be able to control it
But I have found out it is better to go for the ride
Sit back, watch, learn, reminiscence and smile
There wasn’t any portal or flashing lights
But today it took me back to the first grade
As I was sharing a lunch with my grandson
Seeing what it is with twenty four, 6 year olds
I was just so happy to share his world
Seeing his class and his friends all about
And then the event started to change
Unfolding before my eyes I watched it all
I saw that I was among 24 separate universes
All traveling and operating with their own rules
At least that is what my mind said I was seeing
And then she stepped forward, gently, calmly
At first I thought chaos is coming to order
She was the magician that controlled this scene
Silence and order came from the a calm voice
As this First Grade Teacher gently took control
It was amazing to watch those six year olds
Every question they had became answered
As all their needs and issues seemed to fade
These beautiful children became a class
Somehow first grade is some kind of miracle
A teacher gets kids to sit, play nice, read
Write, learn numbers, do math, and learn
They are taught to focus, do art and be kind
I thought about when I was in First Grade
I couldn’t recall if I was part of the chaos
Now I want the Time Machine to take me
Back so I can tell my teacher, “Thank You”
Now I have to settle as the machine stops
I tell this wonderful teacher “Thank You!’
And I let her know that even 60 years later
I still think about my great 1st grade teacher
2nd poem of Lent
Inspired by Mrs. Neuenswander
1st Grade Teacher at Horizon
“That’s what it is with twenty four 6 year olds.”
Beautiful, Mike. Thank you.
Teacher as legacy.......legacy as teacher.....
I am tearing up now! What a beautiful tribute. It reminds me of my 4th grade teacher, Miss Lollie Cobb. She was on up there in age when I had her, but I remember writing to her when I was in college. She was always so encouraging and positive. She gave me a small angel Christmas ornament that I still have, and I think of her every time I hang it on the tree in a place of prominence. It really is amazing how one teacher can influence your entire life. Teachers should be revered by our society because of their importance to our future generations!
What a special woman, this brought tears to my eyes 💕
What a beautiful woman and now I feel as though I know her in a small way. Thank you, Patti, for sharing her with us. And for sharing both her and your light with us as well.
Patti, this is beautiful. I had some very special teachers in my life too. And as a middle school counselor for 30 years I hope I was that to some of my students. I do have some students I still communicate with. One of my former students is now my dentist and another is my massage therapist. The teacher student bond is uniquely important and shapes lives in amazing ways. What a gift you had with Mrs. Smith. Thank you again for this lovely inspirational story!
Do you need a thing more than that bird? Wonderful piece of writing that shares her legacy. Thank you.
Bless the teachers that make such a positive difference, quietly, humbly, and with inadequate pay or gratitude. If you're a teacher reading this comment, thank you! And thank you, Patti, for this beautiful piece. :-)
What a precious gift she gave you and you gave her. My mom taught middle school for 35 years and her students would occasionally keep in touch. Good teachers are priceless.
Beautiful! It gives me hope that there are teachers like Mrs. Smith in the world.
What a gift to hear about her.
Thank you!
Wow! Just wow… and I love your little bird. What a thoughtful gift. ♥️
Thank you for the memories your post brought forth in me. Mrs. Brown was the most special teacher I had. Creative, fun, thoughtful, kind. I wanted to become like her. She holds a special place in my heart.
As a teacher, this stirred so much in me. I am a teacher because of my mother. She saw my potential before I knew i could become one. And yes, one should never hide that light! We line the corridors of learning and cheer others on that journey.
Thank you! I really need a good cry this morning!
Oh moo. I love this story and I love you. Every day I see an email from you, I think: oh goody!