May all your days be special!

A special day! Yes, it is! And it was very special yesterday, and the day before, and almost two months ago, and every day in our lives and our work. Why?Well, for many reasons which make us feel so proud and strong and full of love. 

These reasons are found in those faces of children who play and sing and learn with joy, in the faces of teachers who teach them that there are valuables in life more important than any material thing. And what a radiant smile is on their faces when they feel that children have understood their message and that they are going to carry it in their heart.

Times are hard, we often sense the presence of many bad things. Our children feel and experience hardships and burden of the adults. Sometimes we all think that we'll break into pieces and we do! But then something wondrous happens... We heal, and these broken parts come together to form a new being, a new self and we carry on. Sometimes the new self is not so perfect, not even good, but the essence remains and it surfaces sooner or later. Teachers have to make an example of that recreation all the time and it is so hard, incredibly hard, but many succeed. 

I have the privilege of working in a village school. What is more important I have the privilege of working for so many years with some incredible people. Two of them are my dear friends and teachers I admire, personalities with integrity and sensibility. 

Aleksandra Stevic, the teacher of English language, made yesterday a special day by giving us a performance of children's true and honest feeling of love in her class. We witnessed such joy and happiness in learning a foreign language, english language, and learning about Valentine that we had to participate. The pupils were so involved and absorbed by the theme and activities and I'm sure they will never forget any of it. She passed on the message!

Olivera Stankovic, the teacher of Serbian language and literature had a very special class on the theme of holocaust and Ana Frank's life and tragedy was brought to understanding to many thirteen year olds who had learnt more about empathy and sympathy for others. She passed on the message! 

And they do it all the time, almost sixteen years!

Nothing can be compared with that! It is eternal and indestrusctible. The true values of life: family, friendship, honor and honesty all shaped by love!

Thanks,pal!