I'm not one who can easily talk about serious things. I tend to keep things to myself...deep down, bottled up. I just don't like to deal with things that may be painful or uncomfortable.
Tonight, like every Monday night, I will be leading a Christian education class of 30 5th graders at our church. Tonight is scheduled to be a "fun" night before we take a few weeks off for Christmas.
I am very afraid that the conversation may turn to Newtown, Connecticut. I don't know how I will deal with that. I've barely let myself think about what happened, let alone have to explain to these kids why such things can happen.
I know it's probably not what's best, but I really hope we can get by with our Nativity story activity, Christmas bingo game, hot chocolate and candy canes.
I have many friends that are teachers...and I want to ask them, "How do you do it?"
You are my hero just for showing up to work today!
I want to give each of you a hug.
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