As an educator,it is bound to happen! Your former students grow up and become adults-not just adults-but adults that are responsible,that become parents, and sometimes (ok, often!) make more money than you! One of my former students is now a mom (to Landon Cash) and a nurse in an intense field! Yes, many more of my former students have gone on to college, the military, and who knows what?!?! However, I have kept in touch with Jennifer ever since she graduated in 2000. She has come to Nashville twice from Texas to visit! I love her to death. However, she makes me feel OLD!
She gave birth to her little munchkin in Feb. 07. I know without a doubt that she is a fabulous and devoted mother. Jenn is a wonderful human being with a sweet, tender heart but is also hell on wheels when she needs to be. She will always be in my life!
Still, I feel old. Former students are now professionals with graduate degrees! Former students who are now in their late 20's and early 30's make me FEEL ANCIENT.
I love it when they are successful and I am thrilled when they stay in touch. I just wish I didn't have to feel so old every time they do!!!!!!
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