A touching story from a teacher who, upon returning home to find a family member…

A touching story from a teacher who, upon returning home to find a family member experiencing a medical emergency, recognised a former student caring for her son.

As teachers, we are always so proud of our students…but I realised over the weekend that this pride stays in our hearts for a lifetime. I arrived home on Sunday to an ambulance parked outside. My son Nick has tracheomalacia and has spent 10 years in and out of the ER. Three paramedics were tending to him but I was so distressed that I only focused on the one who was talking to me. 20 minutes later, Nick was settled and stable. It was only then that I calmed down enough to look at the beautiful young woman who was caring for my son. She was smiling at me. My darling little Talia. I taught her in 2006 when she was five. 14 years later she was showing up at my house to save my son.
Never ever doubt the importance of what you do. Your class is filled with future leaders, heroes, peacemakers and compassionate souls. I just saw the ‘bigger picture’ firsthand. I feel overwhelmingly blessed and grateful this week. Keep loving and nurturing those gorgeous students of yours…they are going to move mountains. xo

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