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As we gear into this new school year, it’s good to remember that what we do is critically important and appreciated. And whether you are a faith-based or secular school, it’s good to know that God appreciates the important role that you and your teachers play in the lives of young people. With that in mind, I’d like to share one of my favorite writings, “And God Says Thanks!”
And God Says Thanks!
I have entrusted you with the care of my children.
They are special to me.
They are my gift to you and to the world.
Although they may disagree, they are young and inexperienced.
They are also curious and full of energy, sometimes too much energy.
They are ready to learn, but sometimes unwilling to let you or their classmates know that.
They are searching and you are here to guide them … I’m glad of that.
I hope they are as much a source of joy to you as they are to me.
You, too, are a source of joy to me.
You know and have experienced more of life --
the discipline and sacrifice involved in accepting the responsibility for helping young people to learn and grow.
Not everyone is willing to do that.
Thank you.
Life is not always easy.
Educating children and teenagers is certainly not easy; I know that.
There is so much to contend with --
discouragement, apathy, misunderstandings.
No one knows and appreciates your efforts as much as I do. Thank you.
Young people ask so much of you – ask for your time and energy, your patience and ever more of your patience!
They ask you to grow with them, change with them, encourage them, discipline them.
Sometimes it seems like more than you can handle, but you haven’t given up. Thank you.
Please, let me assure you, I believe in you.
I depend on you.
I love you. Thank you!
INPEA is grateful for all you do to support your students and school communities! We hope to see many of you at INPAC 2024 on September 26 and 27!
The INPEA Team,
John, Chris, Andrea, and Beatrice
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