As the desks and halls in schools remain empty and bare
And the walls reverberate silence rather than giggles and laughter
As the playground no longer nurtures play and forges friendships
We remember our teachers who foster a love of learning in our littles ones
You may be home alone or have a house full of your own
Either way, your days are no longer filled with the endless chatter, laughter, and play of our little ones
Nearly every day we send our most treasured gifts into your care with extraordinarily little thought on how much you pour into them
You not only nurture their curiosity, grow their love for learning, but also tend to their hearts, spirits, and even scraped up knees in our absence
You celebrate their wins with them with high fives and congratulations
You encourage them to keep trying even when they want to give up
You witness the spark in their eyes light up when they finally understand new and difficult concepts
I never realized how much we take our teachers for granted
You are still plugging in, still teaching, still reaching out to help us flailing moms, to help our kids succeed and grow through a difficult time
Your grace and patience must be endless because I cannot do what most of you do so effortlessly
Thank you for loving our kids even from a distance
Thank you for still showing up
Thank you for explaining things in a way that many of us mom’s can’t-without frustration
From all the moms all around the globe…
Thank you for everything you do
We see you
We appreciate you
Now more than ever
XOXO,
A grateful mom
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