Comments on: Worthless http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/ and rockin' tha house Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:41:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Ken Albin http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-460 Ken Albin Tue, 30 Jan 2007 23:25:06 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-460 As a teacher I know that one of the hardest things to do is to admit that some things are beyond our control. We can only do so much. As sad as it is, the rest is out of our hands. As a teacher I know that one of the hardest things to do is to admit that some things are beyond our control. We can only do so much. As sad as it is, the rest is out of our hands.

]]> By: vicki http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-456 vicki Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:00:24 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-456 I can't remember reading a post that so cleanly, accurately and with compassion, summed up an experience. It certainly speaks to me- the number of times I felt this way working with court referred adolescents over 30 plus years- well, you nailed it. And Margaret and Wende are right- how blessed are our children? I can’t remember reading a post that so cleanly, accurately and with compassion, summed up an experience. It certainly speaks to me- the number of times I felt this way working with court referred adolescents over 30 plus years- well, you nailed it. And Margaret and Wende are right- how blessed are our children?

]]> By: Stan http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-455 Stan Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:41:36 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-455 Wow. That's so sad. Wow. That’s so sad.

]]> By: gary http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-452 gary Mon, 29 Jan 2007 04:26:49 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-452 The sad thing is that this kid doesn't know how to love because he was never loved. And because he hasn't learned how to love, he will have problems and cause problems all his life. The sad thing is that this kid doesn’t know how to love because he was never loved. And because he hasn’t learned how to love, he will have problems and cause problems all his life.

]]> By: mary http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-451 mary Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:33:13 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-451 This is exactly why you are there. You may be one of the few or only adults that humanize these children. You're awesome and I wish you luck in trying to help these kids. Even after the sh*tball life has thrown me, one of the strongest instincts I have right now is to help people. Maybe it's my nurturing instinct that has nowhere to go... other than to R and the chis... I'm looking into either working with homeless children in a 'transitional' house or helping refugees/immigrants with literacy and integrating/dealing with US society. Both sound like great opportunities. Giving to others right now might do my soul some good. This is exactly why you are there. You may be one of the few or only adults that humanize these children. You’re awesome and I wish you luck in trying to help these kids.

Even after the sh*tball life has thrown me, one of the strongest instincts I have right now is to help people. Maybe it’s my nurturing instinct that has nowhere to go… other than to R and the chis… I’m looking into either working with homeless children in a ‘transitional’ house or helping refugees/immigrants with literacy and integrating/dealing with US society. Both sound like great opportunities. Giving to others right now might do my soul some good.

]]> By: Kamsin http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-449 Kamsin Sat, 27 Jan 2007 22:43:39 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-449 I think it's those moments when we see people the way Jesus does and our hearts bleed just as His does for the people this world has rejected. It doesn't seem to help to have this insight though, as we are pretty much powerless to make much of a change. Not that I am claiming to have that kind of insight. And of course that kid isn't worthless, Jesus paid exactly the same price for him as He did for you and I. I think it’s those moments when we see people the way Jesus does and our hearts bleed just as His does for the people this world has rejected. It doesn’t seem to help to have this insight though, as we are pretty much powerless to make much of a change. Not that I am claiming to have that kind of insight. And of course that kid isn’t worthless, Jesus paid exactly the same price for him as He did for you and I.

]]> By: JanePoe (aka Deborah) http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-448 JanePoe (aka Deborah) Sat, 27 Jan 2007 18:01:15 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-448 It's painful to see - and feel - the pain of another. You've been given an insight ... you may not "fix" things, but keep your mind, heart and soul open to what might make a difference for this young fellow. (Keep in mind the book experience you just blogged about). Much peace & love, JP It’s painful to see - and feel - the pain of another. You’ve been given an insight … you may not “fix” things, but keep your mind, heart and soul open to what might make a difference for this young fellow. (Keep in mind the book experience you just blogged about). Much peace & love, JP

]]> By: Pacian http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-447 Pacian Sat, 27 Jan 2007 10:53:47 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-447 A nice demonstration of the power of empathy, methinks. A nice demonstration of the power of empathy, methinks.

]]> By: Wende http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-446 Wende Sat, 27 Jan 2007 07:22:34 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-446 Oh, I'm with Margaret. I know my kid has no idea. And on one hand that's exactly as it should be... but there are times when I wish he knew how hard other people strive to just "be". Hang in there Michelle, and good self-care! m'kay? :D Oh, I’m with Margaret. I know my kid has no idea. And on one hand that’s exactly as it should be… but there are times when I wish he knew how hard other people strive to just “be”. Hang in there Michelle, and good self-care! m’kay? :D

]]> By: Margaret http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-445 Margaret Sat, 27 Jan 2007 06:55:28 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/01/26/worthless/#comment-445 I have been in that position too, to a lesser degree. And I don't know if our students or our real children understand how fortunate they are to not be in those circumstances. I have been in that position too, to a lesser degree. And I don’t know if our students or our real children understand how fortunate they are to not be in those circumstances.

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