Feats of strength, or yasher koach

[cobycaroline]

Over the years, I’ve mustered up the courage, patience and strength on Sunday mornings to brave the minds of preteens and teenagers to teach Sunday School. To be fair and honest, I’ve been met with various levels of success, as I suppose any teacher would encounter. Some days, my kids are fantastic. They are insightful, caring and sharp. Other

Comments

[alephz]

Fuck.

To the yes.

If there's one thing people need it's to have the whole NOT EVERYONE IS LIKE YOU AND DAMMIT THAT'S OKAY thing drilled/nailed/etc. into their heads.

Good on you for doing it.

[imafarmgirl]

Well done. I think it's fantastic that you have taken the time to work with them.

[fortitudehigh]

Good on you for keeping at it. Hopefully most of those kids will grow into empathy as they get older.

[myrna_bird]

We are, at the same time, all teachers and students. Glad you had the gumption to barrel back at them. I'll bet they never forget you and your classes. Nice writing too!

[basric]

Bravo for your perseverance. Well told. I bet the still remember you today. Well done.