8 comments


  • Mike Stinson

    BAM! Thank you for this inspiration, Becky! very well written and motivating piece!

    October 12, 2020
    • Write in Community

      Mike, you are making a difference with sharing your wonderful photograph. It conveys beauty and harmony and tranquility. Thank you.

      October 13, 2020
  • Pam

    Go, Becky! I’m so grateful for brave souls who find ways to help.

    October 13, 2020
    • Write in Community

      I, too, am thankful for all those brave souls who have found creative and purpose-filled ways to respond.

      October 13, 2020
  • Margaret Walker

    Becky, yes, we can each make a difference. We must each do something to spread human kindness and decency in this world of loss and chaos. The time to give hope is today – and everyday.

    October 13, 2020
    • Write in Community

      Emily Dickinson’s quote comes to mind, “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all.”

      October 13, 2020
  • Ann

    Becky, it took me a while to write send this, but rereading the blog today, I wanted to let you know about a former student…Ryan DeMers. We have connected several times over the years since he graduated. He had some rough spots, which he accepts responsibility for, but he is now gainfully employed and doing well. We recently had an hour long “messenger” chat, and I felt honored by his kind words: “I never would have graduated had you not been there. You kept pushing me to be better. My dad thought you were great and told me finally someone got through your thick head, and you decided to work.” I journaled after that chat and realized teachers have a choice to push or ignore students like Ryan. I’m glad I pushed.

    January 14, 2021
    • Write in Community

      You seized the moment with a student, Ryan, and that made all the difference. Thank you for being there for our students, Ann.

      January 14, 2021

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