I Know Something Good About You

One of the toughest parts about working at a preschool is the parents.  We have 15 kids in the morning and then another 15 in the afternoon.  So that is a total of 30 parents a day.  60 parents a week.  It is so hard. It is not that I don't like the parents it is just hard being scrutinized that many times in a week.  Teaching the kids is the easy and fun part.  They are so eager to come and learn.  In my book, God's Little Devotional Book for Women, I read a good devotion.  It was just what I needed to help me with a few parents I struggle with.  I thought I would share it with you. 

NIV Version Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Wouldn't this world be better,

If folks whom we meet would say,

"I know something good about you,"

And treat you just that way?

Wouldn't it be splendid,

If each handshake, good and true,

Carried with it this assurance:

"I know something good about you?"

Wouldn't life be happiest,

If the good that's in us all,

Were the only thing about us

That people would recall?

Wouldn't our days be sweeter,

If we praised the good we see?

For there is a lot of goodness,

In the worst of you and me.

Wouldn't it be fine to practice,

This way of thinking too;

You know something good about me,

I know something good about you?'

Since we can never know or tell the whole story about any other human being, why not just skip to the good highlights? 

So those few parents I really struggle with I am only going to focus on the good I know about them.  Like they are doing something right.  Their child is absolutely wonderful.

Blessings

Crystal  

Preschool

At preschool we have a new little boy.  He is 3 and from Guatemala.  He is a precious thing.  He does not speak much English yet but easily repeats what you say.  He just arrived here this last Saturday.  He is a little nervous of course.  His mommy stays for a bit then hands him to one of us.  I know that is so hard for her.   He does not cry really but sometimes he will make a sound to soothe himself.  We do hold him a lot.  He is so snugly and he is so observant taking in everything the other kids are doing. The kids in the class room are just wonderful with him.  They all seem to understand he is from far away and is scared.  They all try so hard to talk to him and play.  It is absolutely wonderful to see the compassion some of the kids have.  I can not imagine how this little one feels.  All the new places, things and people he is having to take in at once.  I think we as a society forget to be compassionate to others who are different than us or have different views than we do.  I like this verse:  As we have therefore opportunity let us do good unto all men.  Galatians 6:10. It says all men.  Not just the ones you might be similar to or have the same views as. I hope I can remember to be like the kids in my class.  They don't see color or hear a language barrier they just see a new friend that they want to be nice to and share toys with.   He brought us a few gifts from his country. I feel so blessed to be a part of this little ones life and get to share in the joy of his learning and growing in our wonderful part of the world.

Coin purse given to me by Mateo

Bracelet our new friend gave to everyone in the classroom.



Blessings

Crystal