Mom's Retirement

 

We were honored and delighted to leave school a little early a few weeks back to attend a little reception for the Vigo County retiring school teachers.  My lovely mother is retiring after 40+ years as a teacher of children with special needs.  I have seen first hand the difference my mom has made in the lives of her students going above and beyond the call of duty.  Watching her at work as a child and then getting to work in her classroom along side her has been an inspiration to me in my own teaching career and life.  She has taught me all about acceptance and equality starting at a very young age. I remember inviting some of her students to my birthday parties and being encouraged to play with her students on the playground with my peers.  She lead a sign language club and taught my whole grade Silent Night and Let There Be Piece on Earth in sign language which we performed at school programs.  I still run into my old classmates that want to break out sign language on the spot when I see them and reminisce about my mom's sign language club.  (A few have even mentioned how they have taught their children those songs.)  I remember taking some of her students to movies, having them over to play and going swimming with them.  Many of them remember her long after being a student in her class.  Watching her in action as an assistant in her classroom left me awe-struck.  It takes a true calling and a very special person to have been able to do what she did for all those years.  Providence and dedication.  She truly loves and believes in the children that aren't always given a chance or are written off in society.  I'm truly proud to be her daughter.  Congratulations Mom!

 

 

I can't believe both of my parents are retired!!!  Whaaaaa!!!!  Can I please slow the hands of time!!??!!