Those kids that leave an imprint on your heart

We’ve all had them…we all know each one by name like they are our very own.  The first one I had was B ~ my first year teaching { about a million years ago LOL } I taught in an inner city.  The class was formed late in the year and it was 98% { spanish speaking }hispanic.  I had 32 first graders with a bilingual aide until 12:30.  The class had been meeting in the multi purpose room until I came 3 days before Halloween.  All the teachers got rid of a handful of students and unfortunately my colleagues didn’t give me the straight A, perfect attendance, students.  The had no rules or police ‘ing’ of who I got.  I had a class full of difficult children I will just shoot straight with you.  No need to beat around the bush!  My camera was stolen by one of the older girls sisters with my engagement photos on it.  My name was engraved on my camera and do you know the principal went to the person’s house…demanded to go into her bedroom and found MY CAMERA under her bed with the film all pulled out of it?!?  I don’t think nowadays a principal could do that.

Anyway B was sooo special.  He came from a family of 12.  He was one of the worst cases of ADHD I have ever seen even to this day.  He came to school dirty often, etc.  One day when I had duty he gave me a hug (nothing unusual ) he was a BIG hugger.  But what he said is what got me.  He said, Miss McGarvey, ” you hug almost as good as my mom, but I can’t hug her anymore.  I thought I had read through everyone’s cum’s and knew she hadn’t passed away.  I said why and he said that mirror thing is always in the way.  I haven’t hugged her since I was 4.  His mom was in jail.  Oh my goodness.  The tears were just welling up in my eyes under my sunglasses and I made sure to hug him tight every single day!

I have another friend he is G.  I had him several years ago and he was a handful.  I currently work in the same area that I live in so very nice families…no serious issues, etc.  Well this little friend has some things going on in his life as well and the Lord just gives me a soft heart for these guys.  He moved away and when I found out he was back I was soo happy.  I have the priviledge of eating lunch with him every Wednesday.  I bring him a treat from home ( cookie, ding dong, etc. ) and you would think Wednesdays are like Christmas.  He is 10 now and runs up to me every Wed. morning…we’re on right Mrs. Moore?  I’ll see you at my lunch okay?  I cherish this time with him…he will be starting middle school and I just don’t think he gets the attention from his loved ones or teachers that I give him. 

Those kiddos that leave impressions on your heart ~~  You will carry them with you always. 

B is about 24 now…I pray for him and wonder how he is.  Stop and listen to those that might get under your skin sometimes…if you can really see their heart they just want your love.

I know this was a long one but I thought it was appropriate to share on Valentine’s Eve Day!  Those kids were put into your class for a reason and they will leave an imprint on your heart ~~~ if you let them in. <3