Inspiring

I teach 8th grade. It's... challenging to say the least. But there are moments and students that make you realize that there's a purpose. And that you're not only the teacher but the student.

This year, I have two students that have medical issues and are now being tutored at home for math because of them. They come to school on an abbreviated schedule and miss my class. These medical issues are rare and they are frustrating for the girls. They are prone to exhaustion, headaches, dizziness, and muscle weakness among MANY other things.

I don't have the medical condition they have, but I do know what it's like to have something physically ail you that you didn't ask for. To wonder why you have something to deal with that others don't. But these girls are inspiring.

They don't allow their condition to define them or limit them. They are conscientious and responsible. They are humble and kind. They refuse to give up. They push through their weaknesses to find greatness.

How humbling. How inspiring. It amazes me how two 14 year girls can inspire me and give me a different perspective on.... everything.