How Do They Do It?

I lay in bed last night unable to sleep wondering how teachers deal with students, or should I say parents that neglect their children. Well neglect seems like such a strong word, maybe not neglect but don't give attention like a child needs to succeed in life.

A few days ago Jennah's teacher asked if I would do a special favor for her. We had the Pre-K Awards Picnic yesterday and she wanted me to fix a few extra lunches for the kids who's parents hadn't RSVPed to come. I was glad to help so we made three extra lunches. As soon as all the kids ran to their parents there were three little ones with disappointed looks on their faces. Mrs. Lindsey positively brought them to our picnic and told them they were invited to stay with us. Two of the three kids parents eventually showed up. As soon as they saw their parents they just lit up. As for the last little boy nobody ever came. We had relay races, piggy back races, and a bubble gum contest. During these events this little boy just kind of blended in with the crowd. Then it was time for the awards. The teacher would announce a name and each child would go to Mrs. Lindsey to have a picture taken by their proud parents. When it came time for the little boy he sat right down on Mrs. Lindsey's lap and smiled for a picture but there was no one there for him. My heart sunk as I ran over to take a picture of him so he wouldn't feel left out. My heart aches for this little boy. Not a parent, grandparent, or even a family friend was there for him.

As I lay there last night I thought about how many other children go through this, and how teachers see this every year in their classes. I wonder how they do it. How do they keep from wanting to adopt each one of these children. It's not that they are neglected just not cherished as each child should be. I feel like I need to do something about this. What can I do? What does a teacher do? How is this child going to make it through? I pray for these forgotten children. They are not abused, not starved, just not cherished.

Had to get this off my chest. Thanks for listening or reading.

Quick Trip and Moving

We made a quick trip to Dallas this weekend. Jonathan had a business meeting with a client down there so we decided to make a weekend of it. We had a good time the kids got to play with some distant cousins. We went to Grapevine Mall and ate at the Rain Forest Cafe. It was really neat. Jacksen and Jennah loved it. Joel was a little apprehensive of the gorillas and elephants. About every five minutes they would come to life and Joel didn't know what to think about them.

We are finally packing up to move. We are all so excited. Everything seems to be falling into place perfectly. We will be making the big move the 19th. The kids have school until the 23rd and we don't close the sale of our house until the 30th, but that will give us a week or so to get everything out. I am just planning on driving the kids back here for three days to finish up the school year.