To All of the Sweat Techers

One of the highest compliments I have ever received as an elementary school teacher came from one of my first grade students. A note was placed anonymously on my desk one day that read,

Der Mrs. Aldridge (spelled correctly from my name plate) You are a sweat techer I Love you (“You” had been a spelling word thankfully.)

So elementary school teachers, at this time of year, you have my heart. I give you this compliment too.

I know what you have been doing this summer. You’ve been taking university classes or attending conferences because you must keep up your CEU’s to be certified. You’ve been spending time with your own children because during the school year they sometimes get second place. You’ve been cutting out little things, pinteresting every teacher thing you can find, setting up your classroom, putting up bulletin boards, painting, writing student’s names on hundreds of items, planning lessons, making copies, and cutting out more little things. And many of you haven’t even seen your students yet. You, teachers, have my heart.

You do all of the normal life things we do but then you give extra to our children and grandchildren. You love our children. You encourage our children. You teach our children. You, teachers, have my heart.

   

This year my prayer for you is this:

                I pray you trust and hope in the Lord Jehovah and bind yourself to His side. I pray you wake up each day with restored ability. I pray you depend on Him to lift you to new heights bringing your students with you. May you run and give all your energy and not grow weary. And when you’re tired and can’t run anymore I pray that God Himself will help you continue to walk upright and not faint or give up. (From Isaiah 40:31)

Dear one,

You are a sweat techer! I’m praying for you.