Last night I had the privilege of attending a fundraiser at my husband's school. He's a counselor for the Youth in Custody program, and the school decided to hold a fundraiser to raise money for a family in need this Christmas.
The students have been doing research for projects, writing papers on those projects and putting together slide shows that displayed images of their research with original text, all set to music.
There was a group of four brave students who sang, "Angels Among Us." They were wonderful, and I say "brave," because there were eight more who were supposed to sing with them. These four were awesome!
The students also made five quilts that were auctioned off. They were beautiful, and each one was purchased.
I was so touched at the work the kids put into their projects and the quilts. These children have experienced a slice of life I can only gape at, and I'm amazed at their resilience. They are working hard to succeed in a world that hasn't given then a very nice beginning. My hat is off to them--I am in awe of them and humbled by them.
My kudos also to the staff, who are talented, dedicated, and who must have loads of patience and use it often. Teaching is not an easy profession; I speak from experience.
I suppose I just want to say to this group of people, staff and children, and to teachers and students everywhere--nicely done. This life is not an easy one, and I do believe that as long as we help each other, we'll all get through it intact.
Happy Holidays to Project Surpass, and truly, God bless us, everyone!
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2 comments:
I love stories like this at Christmas. And I envy Mark his job. My favorite rotation in my Education classes was at the alternative HS in Utah County. I would love to work those kids who when given the opportunity, shine, as they did for this event.
It really is a unique job, and he's so good at it. I'm proud of him, and I also see why your job would have been rewarding. They really do shine.
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