Touching The Future
I don't wear power suits,
make speeches,
or drive a fancy sports car.
make speeches,
or drive a fancy sports car.
I've never talked on a car phone,
made a big sale,
or been elected to the Senate.
made a big sale,
or been elected to the Senate.
I don't "do lunch",
have a big impressive office,
or carry a beeper.
have a big impressive office,
or carry a beeper.
I spend my days wiping away tears,
giving hugs,
and serving chicken nuggets.
giving hugs,
and serving chicken nuggets.
A good day is when I go through a whole day
without a temper tantrum,
bite mark,
or a toilet training accident.
without a temper tantrum,
bite mark,
or a toilet training accident.
My "office" is a room full of brightly colored toys
and laughing children.
and laughing children.
You may not think that what I do is very important
and you may even whisper behind my back
"What a waste of a good mind"
But I know better.
and you may even whisper behind my back
"What a waste of a good mind"
But I know better.
I make a difference
because I'm changing the world
one child at a time.
because I'm changing the world
one child at a time.
Everyday I'm getting the once in a lifetime chance
to touch the future.
to touch the future.
I'm proud to say "I'm a child care provider".
~ by Marti Doyle
Hi Erikka- Just stopping by to say hello and let you know I really enjoyed the inspirational poem you posted for this week. It's a wonderful reminder of why we are here-simply because we love what we do-no more no less.
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Donna
Erikka- Just wanted to let you know that I have enjoyed following your blog throughout this course. It is clear that you are sincere and passionate about young children. You have been blessed with a supportive and loving family which is so important as we all work our way through graduate school. Good luck as you continue with your classes and in your future as a professional working with young children. Hope to see you in some of the other classes. Donna
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