Love Given and Received
It's all about heart39 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
Wow! Reading your notes shows the successes of your students and I know you nurtured each one with the confidence they needed to succeed. Your poem shows us the care you instilled in them with:
"Good teachers gladly wait for them
so Tenacity they'll master."
and
"Caring's the ingredient
that brings its beauty out."
And of course, your book covered all of this and more with real life examples. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2023
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Wow! Reading your notes shows the successes of your students and I know you nurtured each one with the confidence they needed to succeed. Your poem shows us the care you instilled in them with:
"Good teachers gladly wait for them
so Tenacity they'll master."
and
"Caring's the ingredient
that brings its beauty out."
And of course, your book covered all of this and more with real life examples. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 18-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2023
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Thanks very, very much, Helen. I always appreciate your kind and encouraging reviews. xo
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Hope you are enjoying your travels...I thought you were traveling now.
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I'm back home. It was just a three-day getaway: last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Relaxing and enjoyable.
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Glad you are back and had a good time! 💖
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Very much!
Comment from Spitfire
What an impressive feat. (Thanks for adding the notes.) Best thought: "They don't care what you know until they know you care." Also: 'nurturing young hearts.' Many students thanked me for listening to their fears and giving advice.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2023
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What an impressive feat. (Thanks for adding the notes.) Best thought: "They don't care what you know until they know you care." Also: 'nurturing young hearts.' Many students thanked me for listening to their fears and giving advice.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2023
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You obviously made a huge difference in their lives. Do you know this quote? Your comment just made me remember it: Every child is just one caring adult away from a great life. I love that you're out there for them, Spitfire. xo
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I never heard that quote. Thanks for sharing.
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I knew you were someone who'd appreciate it.
Comment from GWHARGIS
Post on Sundays. I'm out of sixes already. I can tell you love teaching. You are the kind of teacher that parents pray their children get. You care not only about whether or not they are learning (music) but if they are enjoying themselves, and if they are growing. You, my dear, are a gifted poet as well. Thank you for sharing this. Gretchen
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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Post on Sundays. I'm out of sixes already. I can tell you love teaching. You are the kind of teacher that parents pray their children get. You care not only about whether or not they are learning (music) but if they are enjoying themselves, and if they are growing. You, my dear, are a gifted poet as well. Thank you for sharing this. Gretchen
Comment Written 17-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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Whoa! And I thought I was impulsive with sixes!!! LOL!! Still, your warm words and perpetual encouragement are worth far more than a gold star. So thank you for making me feel wonderful. xoxo
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Love Given and Received, is a true testament to the power and influence of a great teacher with both a plan and a passion for leaving the world a better place.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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This poem, Love Given and Received, is a true testament to the power and influence of a great teacher with both a plan and a passion for leaving the world a better place.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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In Hebrew, we call that "tikkun olam" --healing the world. Thank you for noticing. xo
Comment from Heather Knight
I have enjoyed reading this very much, Rachelle. And not only because you write so well, but because I can relate.
I became a teacher on my last year at university and that's what I've always done. I'm fifty-eight now, so that means 37 years teaching EFL.
I usually teach mature students and a few teens, but they mean the world to me.
This is definitely a job you need to love. It's, as you say, a calling.
Beautifully written non-fiction and very interesting notes. Thanks.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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I have enjoyed reading this very much, Rachelle. And not only because you write so well, but because I can relate.
I became a teacher on my last year at university and that's what I've always done. I'm fifty-eight now, so that means 37 years teaching EFL.
I usually teach mature students and a few teens, but they mean the world to me.
This is definitely a job you need to love. It's, as you say, a calling.
Beautifully written non-fiction and very interesting notes. Thanks.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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Thanks, Heather!! Glad to be sharing this wonderful profession with someone who sees it the same way I do. It was great to hear from you again. xoxo
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Sending hugs across the pond.x
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Receiving them with the utmost appreciation. xo
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very nicely written.
Fabulous concept. Excellent. Especially that part about inheriting students who'd been properly taught.
How true, the dictum about "until they know you care"
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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Very nicely written.
Fabulous concept. Excellent. Especially that part about inheriting students who'd been properly taught.
How true, the dictum about "until they know you care"
Best wishes.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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Thank you, Wayne, for such a lovely review! xoxox
Comment from Loretta Bigg
This is so lovely, it brought a tear to my eye, and a smile on my fac. I am so glad you wrote it and I hope you win the contest. Perfect meter, perfect rhyme, perfect sentiment.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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This is so lovely, it brought a tear to my eye, and a smile on my fac. I am so glad you wrote it and I hope you win the contest. Perfect meter, perfect rhyme, perfect sentiment.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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From the queen of great rhymes and meters, that is a compliment I am going to savor! Thank you. xoxoxo
Comment from Sally Law
How wonderful to have a career and life you love so much. Those intangibles, they're priceless. Like the famed George Bailey, you're the richest girl in NYC. Sending you my best today as always, and my very best wishes in the upcoming contest.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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How wonderful to have a career and life you love so much. Those intangibles, they're priceless. Like the famed George Bailey, you're the richest girl in NYC. Sending you my best today as always, and my very best wishes in the upcoming contest.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 17-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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Thank you, Sally! Love received and appreciated. xoxoxo
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Most welcome! My pleasure as always. Sal :))
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Your enthusiasm and love of teaching come through well in both this write ad your notes, Rachelle. You have described the teacher that all kids need.
Well done to you.
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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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Your enthusiasm and love of teaching come through well in both this write ad your notes, Rachelle. You have described the teacher that all kids need.
Well done to you.
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Comment Written 17-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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What a really nice thing to say to me, Pearl. Thank you! I totally appreciate your words. I feel so lucky that I get to have this wonderful gig.