Vice Principal did my evaluation yesterday, and it was wonderful. Made me feel appreciated. However, I mentioned to him that some days I go home wondering what a nice girl like me is doing in a place like this. But, the best thing was just as he finished up an inmate came to my office door, and in front of the VP proclaimed her gratitude for me and how I have kept after her through the years of her in and outs at the prison. She was so grateful that I didn't let her take the low road, and whine on and on. Sometimes she thought I was being so harsh, and then it dawned on her that I cared about her welfare and maybe she just better start really applying herself. Now, her grades have improved, so has more self confidence, and feels really good about the future. I quickly advised her that she did all the work, but was happy to have been an effective cheerleader. When she left, the VP looked and me and said, "That is why a nice girl like you is in a place like this". Sometimes life just comes together perfectly.
Thanks to all my children for helping me hone my skills in the life skills department.
2 comments:
How did we help hone those life skills???????
Yeah, I thought we were museum children.
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