Sarah has some struggles. She's had a rough life, and she constantly compares herself to others... wants what everyone else has. It's not that it in itself is so uncommon, but what gets her into trouble is that she doesn't see how that desire clouds her world and limits her from finding her own choices, learning from her mistakes, and realizing that, although she goes without a lot, she does have some reasons to be thankful.
One particular night that will bring about a pivotal point in Sarah's life is two nights before she begins high school. It's a late summer night of Labor Day weekend, and all the high school kids have gathered where they have for as long as anyone can remember: The Shack Out Back, they call it. The location of lots of kids' parties, a place that is out of the way, a little drive outside a little town... the beginning of Sarah's lesson. But will she learn from it?
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
16th First Day
I was shocked to calculate that this marks the beginning of my sixteenth year of teaching. How much I've grown and changed - that's a year of blogging in itself! Listening to students, that's probably the most important development I've made. If I can just listen a little more, take a step back & watch them go, I'm certain that all will be well. Better than well!
Year #16, here we go!
Year #16, here we go!
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