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Staying at home after the birth of a baby is an admirable decision and one which many woman would prefer to do. However, there are those mothers who need to work both for the income and the interaction with other adults. I have a young friend, a new mother, who lost her job last year due to budget cuts, but fully expected to return to the classroom in the fall after a retirement took place. Unfortunately this position has also been eliminated. I stopped by her house to visit for a spell, meet her baby, and boost her spirits a bit. Understandably, she is upset and disappointed that she will not be returning to our district. She is an excellent teacher who creates a lively classroom where every individual counts. Her absence is truly a loss to our students. It felt good to reconnect, and I know she appreciated my visit.
So glad you got to visit, Janet! We will miss her dearly at school, but continue to keep her close in our friendship circle.
ReplyDeleteVery true and important. Life goes so fast and we must remember to visit those not always with us each day.
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