My Last Day

My sixth graders just left. I told them I probably will not be returning next year. They were crying. One came up to me quietly at the end and said "Mrs. Bailey? Please don't leave." Then she gave me a hug a left. I love these young people. I love them. I want them to grow up to be happy and productive adults. I have loved being their teacher. It has been MY honor and privilege to work with them, not the other way around. They are wonderful young people so full of promise. Now I understand why President Hinckley would say all those wonderful things about the youth and why he encouraged us so much. There is so much beauty and promise and excitement there. I love these young people and my heart just breaks to leave them.