tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post4072986947681952248..comments2023-06-25T04:08:14.664-06:00Comments on SUNSHINE on my Shoulders: my heart breaks...http://www.blogger.com/profile/02410214795470767158noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-82790429784396424752008-12-25T14:22:00.000-07:002008-12-25T14:22:00.000-07:00Mighty Mom suggested we meet, and I'm glad she did...Mighty Mom suggested we meet, and I'm glad she did. I can relate to your post (mine are in my archives under My Classroom). I teach students with emotional/behavioral disabilities and see this often. Powerlessness is tough but MM is right; just showing that you care is making a difference in these girls' lives. And who knows? Maybe one day, they will come back to see you, and you can share your inspiration then :)Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-6566937625309208182008-12-10T11:52:00.000-07:002008-12-10T11:52:00.000-07:00I'm sure the Lord will answer your prayer and thro...I'm sure the Lord will answer your prayer and through you they will see the "Sunshine" ;)<BR/><BR/>I know it's a little early, but hope you have a Merry CHRISTmas!!!!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Amber 0:)<BR/><BR/>PS~ I saw a movie the other day and thought of you....I'm not sure why, but you've gotta see it if you haven't! <A HREF="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426931/" REL="nofollow">August Rush</A> - it's a little slow, but overall it's a GREAT movie! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-63062646978967010382008-12-10T10:46:00.000-07:002008-12-10T10:46:00.000-07:00I'm sure it feels like a restraint to work in the ...I'm sure it feels like a restraint to work in the public school system and to not be able to bring your faith into it. Especially when you know it works so well. The care and interest you show in just talking to them and listening to what they have to say probably means the world to them. I'm sorry it's heartbreaking for you, but I think you are exactly where God wants to use you. If you didn't care about helping these kids it wouldn't be heartbreaking to you. I think you are exactly what these girls need.Jameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03266888150794963627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-86527097481151750612008-12-10T07:25:00.000-07:002008-12-10T07:25:00.000-07:00the ulitmate loss of hope often ends in the ending...the ulitmate loss of hope often ends in the ending of their own life. something that cuts my heart deeply.<BR/><BR/>chad and i also have worked together with teens, and now he on his own as i can not as easily. but there is such HOPEFULNESS found in them as well. so often my somewhat 'realistic' perspective would be challenged by their belief that they indeed can DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST.Heidi Jo Comeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01503259742540607539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-74223437339375793662008-12-10T05:56:00.000-07:002008-12-10T05:56:00.000-07:00Nothing is more important than prayer and God trul...Nothing is more important than prayer and God truly has put you where you are for His purposes. Being aware of these girls and praying He will let them know exactly what to do, what to say, and they will open up to you. Just allow yourself to be wholly lead by The Holy Spirit. I trust you will put this request on Hearts.<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-46084567261557877782008-12-10T00:30:00.000-07:002008-12-10T00:30:00.000-07:00thank you so much mighty mom. you've brought tears...thank you so much mighty mom. you've brought tears to my eyes. thanks for the great suggestions and for opening your heart enough to share....https://www.blogger.com/profile/02410214795470767158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245468123688846365.post-22002201665954363662008-12-10T00:27:00.000-07:002008-12-10T00:27:00.000-07:00oh girl are you right where God wants you!!I've be...oh girl are you right where God wants you!!<BR/><BR/>I've been there. well, you read my Santa post so you know. And how my teachers must have struggled with the restraints of public school life over me!<BR/><BR/>Some of the things they did for me in my darkest hour. Most of which I know you're already doing.<BR/><BR/>listen. earnestly. as no one else did<BR/><BR/>short, heartfelt messages. some on work handed back, some handed on the way in or out the door. (the rules may have changed, I don't know if this sort of thing is still allowed) just a sentence or two of encouragement. "I know you worked hard on this...it shows." type stuff.<BR/><BR/>compliments!! even the silliest little one carried me through the whole day.<BR/><BR/>a pat on the back. literally. my family didn't give hugs anymore and I was rarely touched. a hug would have terrified me, but I had a teach who would pat me, once, lovingly, briefly on the arm, shoulder, or back.--to this day I am a FIRM believer in the power of touch to heal and make a point of touching my patients' bare hand every night.<BR/><BR/>a smile when you see her. just seeing someone smile when I walk in the room...someone who's actually GLAD to see me. wow. you just don't know.<BR/><BR/>well, to give you some idea of how important these seemignly tiny things can be....I've cried all the way through writing this comment....just remembering these tiny acts of kindness makes me sob. <BR/><BR/> 20 years later.<BR/><BR/><BR/>keep up the good work, you're doing a great job. I know that God is using all of your talents to make differences in these kids' lives. and I KNOW that a difference can be made in middle school that will stay with them for a lifetime.<BR/><BR/>God Bless You Diana.MightyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563721884001643857noreply@blogger.com