tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post4989730619523671785..comments2024-03-28T10:40:49.806-04:00Comments on A Day in the Life: SOLC #2 My Daughter Doesn't CryLeigh Anne Eckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-29328904692092945392015-03-03T21:34:55.536-05:002015-03-03T21:34:55.536-05:00Your repetition in the face of so many varying sit...Your repetition in the face of so many varying situations captures so much more depth than you would expect from a single line. This one tugs at my heart!Christy Rush-Levinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581876400990779210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-77594349137987441662015-03-02T22:36:27.693-05:002015-03-02T22:36:27.693-05:00Your words are powerful. There is this wonderful e...Your words are powerful. There is this wonderful experience that your daughter had that will shape her future for many years, and there is your mother's heart that knows when to be silent (and offer silent support).Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-31164103623176029332015-03-02T22:13:55.131-05:002015-03-02T22:13:55.131-05:00Isn't funny that as mothers we know when not t...Isn't funny that as mothers we know when not to push. This carries over to the classroom too! That's what makes us awesome moms and excellent teachers.Amy Warntzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449813200426432125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-41936386878735814472015-03-02T22:08:44.920-05:002015-03-02T22:08:44.920-05:00I'm a huge fan of the repeated line, Leigh Ann...I'm a huge fan of the repeated line, Leigh Anne! Love your use of it here. Love even more the fact that your daughter, like you, is well on her way to a life filled with many tear-filled days and nights. Thankfully the joy overtakes it all! I've cried every year...and this being my last, I'm thinking they'll carry me out on a stretcher! I have loved every single kid, every single moment---never a job, a true way of life! gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-89982385997588424672015-03-02T21:53:09.583-05:002015-03-02T21:53:09.583-05:00Well that tugged at my heart stings for sure!Well that tugged at my heart stings for sure!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857225124904230357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-41075637159794997372015-03-02T21:45:20.680-05:002015-03-02T21:45:20.680-05:00Those first connections will never be forgotten. ...Those first connections will never be forgotten. That also means she had an awesome experience ... there will be many more moments like that. Hold on to those moments.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822472844833732246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-87752123836363851482015-03-02T21:32:11.004-05:002015-03-02T21:32:11.004-05:00This is so sweet. I have been teaching for 33 year...This is so sweet. I have been teaching for 33 years and still remember driving away from my student teaching class and teacher. I can feel that lump in my throat and how I couldn't say anything. Thanks for the memories. (However, I cry at EVERYTHING, so it might not be a fair comparison.) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-3735521361023881172015-03-02T21:20:18.545-05:002015-03-02T21:20:18.545-05:00Awe, seems like she just started. So happy it was ...Awe, seems like she just started. So happy it was a wonderful experience!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752688783271031739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-79117527787966888782015-03-02T21:19:40.518-05:002015-03-02T21:19:40.518-05:00So few words,but yet I had goosebumps when I finis...So few words,but yet I had goosebumps when I finished it. Your repeating phrase was the poignant contrast to the conversation. Awesome!elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997205294316920985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-94914421161767942015-03-02T20:32:00.788-05:002015-03-02T20:32:00.788-05:00Love this! Obviously, she is already and exceptio...Love this! Obviously, she is already and exceptional teacher!!M Naborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08742715786828861966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-33232854302033309512015-03-02T20:01:32.801-05:002015-03-02T20:01:32.801-05:00Sounds like she is born to be a teacher! Like Holl...Sounds like she is born to be a teacher! Like Holly, I love how you structured this piece, with the repeating refrain. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-39795572402521203672015-03-02T18:32:52.173-05:002015-03-02T18:32:52.173-05:00I loved this post, both as a writer, and a parent....I loved this post, both as a writer, and a parent. I have two daughters, that I want to know and understand, and connect with. Sometimes though, they may not be ready for that deeper, emotional expression. They might not be prepared to process their emotions with me. I have to meet them at their own pace. I sense the deep love and admiration you have for your daughter, and perhaps the desire she would let you in, just a little bit more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02828054852222637629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-47916656946598240702015-03-02T18:18:38.741-05:002015-03-02T18:18:38.741-05:00There's something about teaching, isn't th...There's something about teaching, isn't there, that makes you feel those emotions. The structure of this piece really drew me in!Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-55935011976076725202015-03-02T15:01:30.358-05:002015-03-02T15:01:30.358-05:00A powerful way to write and to capture the size of...A powerful way to write and to capture the size of this moment.Loraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196420351567403826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-62623289823006437662015-03-02T11:45:09.381-05:002015-03-02T11:45:09.381-05:00What a great refrain.
Your daughter has dealt wit...What a great refrain.<br /><br />Your daughter has dealt with lots of tough stuff. Sounds like she has a strong upper lip. <br /><br />Like Michelle said, I'm sure those kids will miss her too!Stacey Shubitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903206728640184043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-8754608505609303942015-03-02T10:30:58.444-05:002015-03-02T10:30:58.444-05:00Sound like she already has the most important qual...Sound like she already has the most important qualities of being a great teacher well in hand. You must be bursting with pride.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-43841027569750260002015-03-02T09:01:35.086-05:002015-03-02T09:01:35.086-05:00Well, that's a mark of a great teacher - that ...Well, that's a mark of a great teacher - that ability to love students and engender love in return.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-41496460754883996882015-03-02T08:21:56.091-05:002015-03-02T08:21:56.091-05:00This is beautifully captured in this poem! I think...This is beautifully captured in this poem! I think we ALL know that feeling...of having to say goodbye! I'm so happy your daughter had such an impactful experience student teaching!!! I bet those kids miss her too!Michelle Haseltinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616389589179983330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-55333587757933774002015-03-02T08:16:20.412-05:002015-03-02T08:16:20.412-05:00Perfectly captured. I love the lead in and the rep...Perfectly captured. I love the lead in and the repetition, which made the ending even more poignant. I love the simplicity and the brevity of the piece - yet it is so powerful. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-17275738515639989682015-03-02T07:49:55.175-05:002015-03-02T07:49:55.175-05:00Leigh Anne, wonderful format to share a poignant m...Leigh Anne, wonderful format to share a poignant moment. So exciting that you'll share the teaching profession with her. Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.com