We seem to measure everything by it's worth...is it valuable? Does it serve a purpose? How much does it cost? But some of the most important things can not have a price tag attached to them. I teach six year olds. Every morning my day starts with hugs. Those hugs do not have a price tag on them, but their value is incredible. There are days I could crawl back into bed and cover my head, but those hugs make it better. Then there are those "AW, HA" moments! That moment in time when it all clicks for that child. If you are a lucky teacher, those moments happen everyday. When a child understands a concept for the first time and they look at you with total understand, that is the most incredible moment in teaching.
Recently I discovered some hidden pictures of my family. These pictures are of a generation that is no longer with us. While to some those pictures are worthless, to me they tell the story of my family. They are invaluable to me. I hope that I teach my children to respect their history and that these pictures will someday mean something to them. And they don't ask "How much is it worth?"
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