Comments on: Saving Mankind

By: JenniferB

JenniferB — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:16:14 +0000

I had a couple of teachers that kept me sane in elementary and high school, and there are two teachers that my older daughter has had (she is now only 11) who have really been everything to her (and me). Your determination makes you a good person, your absolute dedication in the face of the unknown outcome makes you a hero in my eyes.

By: Daly

Daly — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:06:45 +0000

Kelly it must be frustrating to not know whether what you do today will make a difference tomorrow in a student’s life but you know what? YOU ARE PHYSICALLY THERE and I think that is an important key in making a difference. You have my admiration.

By: KYouell

KYouell — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:09:15 +0000

Between this post and Dana’s response I’m really on the verge of tears. It is so hard to try, try, try. Especially when the person you are trying to help/teach/save doesn’t want it. It’s easy when it’s your child (or a child you are teaching, I suppose) to say that you are the adult and must persevere despite their reluctance. But, Dana, I’m in awe of you. When do you decide that the person is old enough and their rejection is real and your help is meddling? So hard, so hard.

By: witchypoo

witchypoo — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 04:10:32 +0000

I believe that an act of kindness is as transformational for the giver as it is for the receiver. If you want to change the world, change yourself, you know? I think it is important to do it just because.
Do it for you! And do it some more.