Last night a former student of mine called and asked, "Ms. Lu, would you like to eat lasagna for lunch tomorrow? I'm making some right now and I thought you might like it!"
How could I refuse?
So today we ate lasagna together and caught up on our summers. I was so touched by his gesture of generosity and thoughtfulness. He was one of the main organizers for the group of students who came to my wedding back in April. Fifty years from now, when I'm wizened and senile, I will probably still remember this moment, when a student initiated a gesture of kindness.
I still see my former students around the school, and while I am happy not to be teaching them anymore, I do miss their vivacious (and psychotic) presence. My ninth graders this year are much more tame, mature, and respectful of one another. I am grateful for this change, yet it will take awhile before I can reach that same level of closeness with this class!
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Awww... was his pasta delicious?! I want to do that with you some day! eating lunch with you in school.. although I have never tasted his food I bet its delicious... I do miss you.. teachin us English..
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