Today we had to tell the students that this kid has died 12 years old. What a waste

[greenbriar]

God today was so SOOOOOOOOOOOO frikin hard.


the kids don't understand, they are hurting, they are angry and they miss her

I chucked my lesson plans for today and we just talked and hugged and I told them...I have been a kid and have a kid. There is NOTHING you could ever do or tell me to make me not love you the same. I also told them I have HUGE shoulders and big ears. Told them that they could come to me ANYTIME


I didn't know what else to say or do

I was just there for them. I gave countless hugs and tried to be a comfort as best as we could


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[easttexaslefty]

1. you did good

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[fizzgig]

2. i am so sorry, greenbriar

i think you did very well with those kids :hug:

edit: is there any way, maybe next week, to have the kids draw pictures or make cards or write notes to the girl and her family? i think that would be good for the kids and that the family might appreciate it.

[greenbriar]

3. thats a good idea

yesterday they made get well cards


don't know what the school will do with them

[mwooldri]

4. Fantastic. You did exactly what was needed.

:hug: :hug:

No way could you do lessons as normal. Might not even be able to do lessons as normal tomorrow or "next time".

Plus comforting them will help you too. What goes around comes around.

All my best, Mark.

[driver8]

5. Oh man...I am so sorry.

I cannot even imagine what your day was like or what you are going through.



:hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

6. Just what they needed *hugs*

[Zoigal]

7. Thank you, greenbriar

Thanks you for being there for them. There should be more
teachers like you. They will always remember you. z

[ThomCat]

8. I bet they are very glad you're that kind of a teacher.

:hug:

They'll remember you and appreciate you for this.

[NJmaverick]

9. I am so impressed by your strength

you are doing an outstanding job, during a very terrible situation.

[NewJeffCT]

I'm so sorry

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You have my sympathy.
:hug:

[NewJeffCT]

10. I'm so sorry

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You have my sympathy.
:hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

11. sounds like you did the right thing

and if you have to do it again today, so be it. I think you're a good teacher and a good soul. I am very sorry about your student.

:hug:

[greenbriar]

12. The funeral will be on Wed

They are excusing anyone that wants to go