tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post4577431322844928223..comments2023-12-27T09:28:32.621-07:00Comments on Retired English Teacher: Wrapping Up A Successful SemesterSally Wesselyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-62491810774367382072011-05-23T15:48:22.271-06:002011-05-23T15:48:22.271-06:00LIke Terri, I loved seeing your house. It was als...LIke Terri, I loved seeing your house. It was also incredible to see the joy in these pictures. I'm so glad your time with those kids was healing for you. I know you gave them at least as much as you gained during your time together. You truly have a teacher's heart, Sally.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-76220627796418287322011-05-23T08:45:23.877-06:002011-05-23T08:45:23.877-06:00I would LOVE to do this here. What a wonderful opp...I would LOVE to do this here. What a wonderful opportunity you had! And BTW--LOVE your house! you decorate awesome!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-13409009274712343762011-05-22T21:30:15.030-06:002011-05-22T21:30:15.030-06:00A wonderful end-of-year celebration! What you have...A wonderful end-of-year celebration! What you have given has come back to you full-circle.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-8709664058436687642011-05-22T12:30:04.457-06:002011-05-22T12:30:04.457-06:00I envy you your experience. After a career in IT,...I envy you your experience. After a career in IT, I wanted to teach ESL. But when I took a course, I realized I haven't got the skill set to put it together. How fortunate for you to have these oportunities!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-26620000945530421362011-05-22T11:03:42.030-06:002011-05-22T11:03:42.030-06:00People are always moaning about 'the youth of ...People are always moaning about 'the youth of today', well, you have the true picture, and you have given us an insight into the reality.<br /><br />I hope you will enjoy many more years as a very appreciative and loving teacher.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-2620025889857684352011-05-22T09:56:49.058-06:002011-05-22T09:56:49.058-06:00Hi Sally,
I really enjoyed reading about the peop...Hi Sally,<br /><br />I really enjoyed reading about the people in your class and seeing your lovely home. You are a treasure, and I appreciate all the things that you do for others.<br /><br />God bless,<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-32978140774425219422011-05-21T15:38:35.244-06:002011-05-21T15:38:35.244-06:00I,too, am enjoying retirement mode...that's wh...I,too, am enjoying retirement mode...that's why I'm just now getting around to reading blogs. Since the end of the world is today, I thought I'd better get my favorites read before the rapture!<br /><br />I loved seeing the pictures of your students and your house. Now I'm off to write my final blog post, the rapture won't wait for tomorrow.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-36796579273451568262011-05-21T10:59:56.870-06:002011-05-21T10:59:56.870-06:00This post left me feeling so uplifted, Sally. You...This post left me feeling so uplifted, Sally. You are everything I feel teachers should be. You've given those kids more than knowledge. You've given them lasting memories that will stay with them, sustain them and encourage them through life. You've also given them a view of Americans that will have far-reaching world understanding. You're terrific, Sally!!!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-17245672913546433112011-05-21T10:45:34.343-06:002011-05-21T10:45:34.343-06:00I do believe that you benefitted a great deal. And...I do believe that you benefitted a great deal. And so did your students. If only all teachers could understand that the teacher has much to gain from the students. It creates the best learning environment because trust is part of the foundation of acceptance. <br />Your passion for your profession comes across so clearly. Maybe you could tutor an occasional student?Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-90638299341552991692011-05-20T21:22:18.373-06:002011-05-20T21:22:18.373-06:00Although you feel blessed to have taught these you...Although you feel blessed to have taught these young people, it also sounds as if they were also very lucky to have you for their teacher. My second sister is a school teacher, and from her I know what a joy (and trial) teaching can be. Enjoy your retirement, I'll be looking forward to your posts!Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382748737031648032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-76374399963872933952011-05-20T16:17:13.911-06:002011-05-20T16:17:13.911-06:00First off, congratulations on your Second retireme...First off, congratulations on your Second retirement. Enjoy some time off. I'm thinking you might be doing some more teaching before your absolute final retirement. I know it is a delicate balancing act--giving up work you love.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-20464404861743413172011-05-20T10:07:28.018-06:002011-05-20T10:07:28.018-06:00Absolutely wonderful!
You're the best!!Absolutely wonderful! <br />You're the best!!Fresh Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321496696487687435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-60989560005599698182011-05-20T09:16:43.546-06:002011-05-20T09:16:43.546-06:00I see that you are retiring too! It is with mixed ...I see that you are retiring too! It is with mixed emotions, isn't it?<br />Lovely to keep a record of the things you did with the students.<br />I like your description of putting things off till later when you retire.... I do this already!<br />Hope you enjoy your extra time.<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-32137779017295643912011-05-20T08:48:43.382-06:002011-05-20T08:48:43.382-06:00What a wonderful post that sums up the joy and ful...What a wonderful post that sums up the joy and fulfillment teaching can bring!Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-42450623581314591792011-05-20T08:21:34.613-06:002011-05-20T08:21:34.613-06:00International living or working has a way of broad...International living or working has a way of broadening the heart. What a good thing you did for these fine young people. You have truly changed their lives for the better. Good for you for reaching out instead of turning in.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-15149395910474662632011-05-20T05:02:42.318-06:002011-05-20T05:02:42.318-06:00The honesty in your posts is compelling, and I am ...The honesty in your posts is compelling, and I am sure you help people without even knowing it. God bless you.Marehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392772375911488097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-19862703442286832742011-05-19T22:10:24.707-06:002011-05-19T22:10:24.707-06:00There is something about all your posts. and today...There is something about all your posts. and today I realized what it is. It's hope. Always there is hope in your posts. even the ones that are heartbreaking. I come away from your blog with that feeling of hope and thankfulness. What a gift you are to your students! and to us that read your blog. Thank you! Blessings, JoanneJoannehttp://10minutes2breathe.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-58690684200380916292011-05-19T20:21:42.650-06:002011-05-19T20:21:42.650-06:00What a wonderful post about some really exceptiona...What a wonderful post about some really exceptional people. You have all benefited from your interactions, and it shows. Thank you so much for sharing your students with me!DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-58947618425011361092011-05-19T20:08:41.804-06:002011-05-19T20:08:41.804-06:00The photos are wonderful Sally. Precious memories...The photos are wonderful Sally. Precious memories for you and for your students. You are such a caring person. Bless you.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020604933621899108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-78140071559428463552011-05-19T19:18:29.680-06:002011-05-19T19:18:29.680-06:00What a blessing for you to have such a wonderful w...What a blessing for you to have such a wonderful way to heal and to help! Loved the pictures -- and hearing about your joy in teaching!Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-51572528378942385902011-05-19T18:56:31.119-06:002011-05-19T18:56:31.119-06:00Hi Sally, Looks like you had a fabulous class and...Hi Sally, Looks like you had a fabulous class and semester. You obviously are a fabulous teacher. Are you going to do it again? <br /><br />My hubby taught English to students in a high school in China several different semesters. He loved it so much that he went to China and taught an entire year there.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. I can feel your JOY for teaching. We need more teachers like YOU.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-20502826152143188562011-05-19T17:31:36.200-06:002011-05-19T17:31:36.200-06:00It's good to be involved in something so aweso...It's good to be involved in something so awesome. Aren't you glad you can walk away with those memories?Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.com