This morning as I walked towards my classroom a student stopped me with an expression of pure joy. He had passed a test that was very important to him. I celebrated the moment with him and encouraged him to keep pursuing his goals. As I entered my room, I glanced at my chair. Immediately, I was flooded with a sense of gratitude for what I get to see from where I sit. From here I am given front seat to some amazing stories. Stories where I get to play a part and narratives I help to write. What a privilege! I see the ebb and flow. I hear the sighs, the questions asked and the tears too. New chapters are written as the pages turn; I get to lend a pen. To etch memories that will be long lived. From where I sit, I get to lift spirits, challenge doubts and watch dreams realized. I am honored to be entrusted with this life-changing task.
From where I Sit
I see you
laughing
unbridled joy
an uncaged bird
other days
I see your distant stare
cloudy eyes
often bathed in worry
beyond your smile
I sense your pain
your fears
the voices of doubt
weave a web in your mind
tangled thoughts
frayed edges
unsettled
you choose to fight
soon you rise
things now make sense
you came
fought
won
overcame
I hear you the you that refuse to quit
From where I sit
Champion a cause, light a fire, touch a life, lend a hand, make a mark – Be God’s hand extended from where you sit [or stand]. Occupy with purpose, compassion and resolve. You were made for this!
Restored Hearts 
What wonderful, positive reflections you provide here, R-H, especially for teachers. You’ve focused on the joys and satisfactions each day in the classroom can bring–in spite of the challenges. I taught for 26 years, and unlike my office job, I never had to fight off a mid-afternoon slump of energy–the kids kept me going! I never found myself watching the clock. Instead, I had to use a timer to help me keep track of time because it went by so fast. And I never got tired of watching faces light up with understanding, or the smiles of pride for achieving hard-won goals, or hearing/seeing the kids use what they had learned–without prompting. Those are some of the things that kept me inspired. (I also enjoyed the privilege of working with some amazing colleagues!) I’m so glad YOU enjoy “where you sit!”
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Well said Nancy! Teaching has become a more challenging job especially in K-12. However when you are called to it and positioned exactly where He wants you to be- it’s a a beautiful thing.
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I agree–the teaching profession has indeed become much more challenging as the years go by. I don’t know that I could do it anymore! Kudos to you, R-H, for giving your best each day in spite of monumental difficulties.
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