tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543843331143816959.post2045348130130584491..comments2010-08-10T21:36:21.136-07:00Colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13842522443389391740noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543843331143816959.post-89685116405607638112010-08-10T21:36:21.136-07:002010-08-10T21:36:21.136-07:00Thanks for doing what you do.Carolyn Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935634695446380770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543843331143816959.post-89189119780546170342010-08-09T11:25:24.591-07:002010-08-09T11:25:24.591-07:00My roommate LOVES those movies, probably because she wants to be the subject of one someday. She teaches high school English primarily to ESL students and those who have failed multiple times. She makes a difference in their lives...but also see those who continue to make the wrong choices. I hope to be a teacher like her some day.Ronnicahttp://ignoranthistorian.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543843331143816959.post-48512149602513637372010-08-08T16:10:51.560-07:002010-08-08T16:10:51.560-07:00Hi Colleen Thanks so very much for the offer of help with my blog!!! Some days I really feel my age in this techical world...what a wonderful challenging job you have and you will be blessed for it...you do make a difference and maybe you will not &quot;see&quot; the outcome you do plant a seed in those children. I work in a middle size hospital in a smaller town and I see some of the things that trouble this world but I try to bring hope. The other day I had a lady come up to me and say do you remember me of course I drew a blank and she said seven years ago you gave me something from the gift shoppe when my son was very ill and I still have it. I saw you and wanted to let you know I appreciated it..keep on goingRobin's Scrap Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09462089030867532652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543843331143816959.post-60066539345972670042010-08-08T14:14:55.195-07:002010-08-08T14:14:55.195-07:00What a great post for me to read today! I work at a school where there are some prominent families. My friends think it is an easy job because these kids &quot;have-it-all!&quot; Truth is, they have material things but not always the support, encouragement and emotional support they need to succeed! I love your last paragraph - I feel the same way, just in different circumstances. Keep up the good work! You are impacting our future generation in the most positive way! : )Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12028561888607853837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543843331143816959.post-53808506014507617502010-08-08T13:06:54.951-07:002010-08-08T13:06:54.951-07:00I can&#39;t wait to read your post-Haiti blog! That is going to be such an amazing experience!Miel Abeillehttp://mieletlait.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543843331143816959.post-80897607725131452052010-08-08T08:17:17.889-07:002010-08-08T08:17:17.889-07:00Melissa - I know, I should write more about certain aspects of my life. One of the many things I&#39;ll be working on in my blogging. :) I leave for Haiti this Friday!!<br /><br />Melaina - thank you for the encouraging words.<br /><br />PaperFlora - You&#39;re right, I am lucky to have them. They teach me a lot. :)<br /><br />Andrea - wow, that sounds tough. I&#39;m so glad to hear that you&#39;ve seen some big successes, that&#39;s very encouraging. I have do high hopes for my girls, I just wish they all had as much hope for themselves.Colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13842522443389391740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543843331143816959.post-38174741221628281932010-08-07T22:07:58.091-07:002010-08-07T22:07:58.091-07:00I taught in the inner city of East Los Angeles for six years before I had kids of my own. Although my students were my kids as well. <br />So I am familiar with what you mean. Helping these kids can be so hard but they are sometimes taking in more than you realize. I still hear from some of them through facebook.And am happy to know one is going to USC this Fall, and another that I worried so much about in foster care is going to BYU.<br />ps Stand and Deliver was filmed on our campus in a few scenes.Andreahttp://multiplemama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543843331143816959.post-81624717707870255412010-08-07T22:03:49.032-07:002010-08-07T22:03:49.032-07:00they are lucky to have you and you are lucky to have them tooPaperFlora2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00605564453611272506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543843331143816959.post-16409872161863254332010-08-07T21:58:42.399-07:002010-08-07T21:58:42.399-07:00i can only imagine how hard the work you do is, yet i know that it is making a difference. Thanks for the glimpse into your world.melainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15438791019720400296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543843331143816959.post-55239193709128330922010-08-07T21:57:48.449-07:002010-08-07T21:57:48.449-07:00I have been wondering about your life outside of blogland! Your girls are so lucky to have you guide them!<br /><br />When is the Haiti trip? I&#39;ve been wondering about that, too.Miel Abeillehttp://mieletlait.comnoreply@blogger.com