We all remember the day vividly. Walking into high school for the very first time. If you're anything like me, your heart seemed to beat rapidly through your chest. The year goes on, you find your way around school, meet countless people from all different types of social backgrounds, and try to figure out who you are and how you will make a mark around campus. You feel uneasy at times with the rather challenging adjustment, but your teachers provide endless support every step of the way. Specifically, jumping ahead, sophomore, junior, and senior year roll around. You begin to develop stronger relationships with your teachers, and you FINALLY begin to realize the impact an American History teacher, a few Theology teachers, English teachers, and a school counselor can have on your life. However, the following simple yet heartfelt message falls short of reaching teachers often: "thank you." Therefore, I want to take this time now to express my sincere thanksgiving.
To my dearest, loving, selfless teachers from MCA:
1) Thank you for pushing me to be the person God intended me to be. You may not realize it now, but by simply starting every class with prayer intention offerings and a short prayer, you instilled in me a desire to know God intimately and His beautiful creation.
2) Thank you for living up to the standards of what it means to give of yourselves for your students. I'll never forget how often you told me the following consoling statements: "come see me if you need help," "I'm here for you," and more importantly and fundamentally, "I'm praying for you."
3) Thank you for changing my perspective on life. You set a profound example for us all to follow. I am eternally grateful for the indelible mark you have left on my heart and will always remember how you made me feel each and every day: loved. God bless you.
P.S. If you happened to be my English teacher and read this article, please excuse the grammatical errors. I apologize.
With love,
Your Former Student, Maureen (Moe) Richard
