tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post7081412742471328734..comments2023-10-22T05:17:46.986-07:00Comments on Catbird Scout: Shreds of the SunDeb Shuckahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-7941539231292573952011-10-14T14:20:44.255-07:002011-10-14T14:20:44.255-07:00Oh, how you've grown. To not let the little t...Oh, how you've grown. To not let the little things get in the way of the important things. I'm so proud of you.<br /><br />Love you<br />MarkMark Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915827981541131957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-74169037572328412782011-10-01T19:11:10.972-07:002011-10-01T19:11:10.972-07:00I AM POSTING THIS ON EVERYONE'S SITE
Ok, guys...I AM POSTING THIS ON EVERYONE'S SITE<br /><br />Ok, guys, here’s the deal:<br /><br />Dad has been in the hospital most of the month of September. I just brought him home this afternoon. He has been placed in a hospice program and I will be caring for him at home until the Lord takes him to His home. I have no idea how much time<br />I will have to respond to any of you. I do still have several posts sitting in the SCHEDULED file waiting to go out. Please stick with me as I WILL BE BACK.<br /><br />KarenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967340091034274347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-81245327693361691202011-09-29T20:53:10.277-07:002011-09-29T20:53:10.277-07:00Thank you for sharing these vignettes. Moving. Tel...Thank you for sharing these vignettes. Moving. Telling. Inspiring. Sad. Every one poignant. May you be ever strengthened and heartened.<br /><br />As for Joy, how lucky to have such a wise child in your class!graceonlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600679221472546269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-40354734504874582842011-09-29T18:58:36.508-07:002011-09-29T18:58:36.508-07:00beautiful, as always! I love those moments when y...beautiful, as always! I love those moments when you can look around at nature and just sit back and be awed by its simple brilliance.colbymarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056535503422186623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-37698102567851062092011-09-29T09:33:30.208-07:002011-09-29T09:33:30.208-07:00Yep, I'm retired Special Ed. our classrooms ar...Yep, I'm retired Special Ed. our classrooms are just a horse of a different color.<br /><br />I'm thrilled your friend popped in to brighten your day. We fill 'em waaay to full.<br /><br />God bless and have a terrific Thursday sweetie!!! :o)Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-66422892272833677662011-09-28T12:41:14.228-07:002011-09-28T12:41:14.228-07:00How right you are to recognise those shreds of sun...How right you are to recognise those shreds of sunlight for what they are. They cannot chase away all the shadows but they can let you glimpse hope. May sunshine continue to surprise you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-12565604245473532632011-09-26T01:21:43.540-07:002011-09-26T01:21:43.540-07:00I wonder if you have seen or know of this quote De...I wonder if you have seen or know of this quote Deb. Carl Jung stated<br />"One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. Curriculum is necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child".<br />The warmth that comes through your posts, even in the most challenging and stressful of life's trials,is so evident. I know the students and families are lucky to have you with your perspective of life. May big hugs sustain you when the going gets rough. Rest when you can. It is so important in the work you do.<br />Richard mentioned our personal environment.<br />So many times the external environment rocks the internal. Keep strong dear Deb. You are doing such a great job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-50891439375725438772011-09-25T19:14:33.830-07:002011-09-25T19:14:33.830-07:00I know fall signals the approach of winter, but I ...I know fall signals the approach of winter, but I still feel it's like a new beginning for some reason. I'm glad your students are there to uplift at times...those must be the joys of teaching..the other stuff, not so much! I find inspiration in your writing. Thanks for sharing!yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-3608765468223320762011-09-25T18:02:57.021-07:002011-09-25T18:02:57.021-07:00Another beautiful post, Deb. I love the "shr...Another beautiful post, Deb. I love the "shreds of sunlight" metaphor, and you so deserve a classroom filled with joy and grace!Katie Gateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264642384901419402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-26852914267481993332011-09-25T11:42:27.530-07:002011-09-25T11:42:27.530-07:00What would life be without reminders of promise......What would life be without reminders of promise... I shudder to think.Unspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065870952905767595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-77944395006688027042011-09-24T23:46:04.041-07:002011-09-24T23:46:04.041-07:00I feel this way so much too, Deb and you are brave...I feel this way so much too, Deb and you are braver than me to share it! I draw so much inspiration from you in seeing your strength. I love how you take the time to see the good in small moments that make all the rest go away for a while. Bless you for your wonderful posts!!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063538863025012110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-89977382718457168682011-09-24T10:57:49.632-07:002011-09-24T10:57:49.632-07:00What beautiful shreds of sunlight you've had! ...What beautiful shreds of sunlight you've had! They certainly warmed your heart and brightened your day. <br />The radiance of your blog also reached the core of my heart and the glow remains there.Charlene N. K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07072869649591170822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-49702480871150182972011-09-24T07:26:23.973-07:002011-09-24T07:26:23.973-07:00I remember my teachers saying that sometimes their...I remember my teachers saying that sometimes their work is very rewarding just because of wonderful children they can work with. All the workload and poor payment are forgotten.<br />I hope there will be more rays of light in your life than clouds to hide them. :)Laviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077833136741791230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-1207524690319198522011-09-24T07:21:10.606-07:002011-09-24T07:21:10.606-07:00Thank you for the reminders. I forget.Thank you for the reminders. I forget.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-25319505522373353022011-09-24T06:59:25.186-07:002011-09-24T06:59:25.186-07:00Deb,
Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful.
I'm wit...Deb,<br />Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful.<br /><br />I'm with Sandi on this blogging thing. I can't post comments or blogs. Let's see if this works.<br /><br />Much love,<br />JulieJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04143179317980103117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-9938171286284551022011-09-24T06:26:35.498-07:002011-09-24T06:26:35.498-07:00Ah. What a wonderful post, Deb. It is simply fille...Ah. What a wonderful post, Deb. It is simply filled with light and promise. Thank you so much for the time and energy you spent out of your busy life to write this and reach across the blogosphere to light my way.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-53186223598710136312011-09-23T21:02:27.930-07:002011-09-23T21:02:27.930-07:00There are sure to be unspeakable gifts just waitin...There are sure to be unspeakable gifts just waiting beyond those exhausting, dark and long days. You have grace and joy and so many other gifts to discover. Everything is for a purpose and for everything there is a season. I am so blessed by you and your wisdom! Thank you for your precious friendship!!triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929205365777864208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-76051666788225442952011-09-23T20:41:13.105-07:002011-09-23T20:41:13.105-07:00To keep these shining things as your focus will be...To keep these shining things as your focus will be so hard, but I think they'll save you, Deb. That child WAS brilliant! I'm thinking of you, Deb.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-86221665946398265692011-09-23T20:14:02.106-07:002011-09-23T20:14:02.106-07:00How fortunate you're able to gather the bits o...How fortunate you're able to gather the bits of sunlight.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-89442919532347507862011-09-23T19:24:14.371-07:002011-09-23T19:24:14.371-07:00Oh Deb, you have such a gift for words, well chose...Oh Deb, you have such a gift for words, well chosen, perfectly expressing what I've felt, but don't have words to say.<br /><br />Thank you for this reminder, that we must take those inspiring moments, hold onto them, and bring them back out to refresh us.<br /><br />I'm hoping this will post. I just tried to get onto my own blog and was basically told I don't exist!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-62089122768831426502011-09-23T18:44:34.720-07:002011-09-23T18:44:34.720-07:00What beautiful writing. And a timely reminder to ...What beautiful writing. And a timely reminder to keep our eyes always open for beauty and joy.Mrs Catchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00451875041973822074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-67848586044637423372011-09-23T17:58:40.312-07:002011-09-23T17:58:40.312-07:00Your writing is a ray of sunlight, my friend. As I...Your writing is a ray of sunlight, my friend. As I read, I was reminded that the darkness and the light co-exist in a balance, a harmony that offers us something from both sides. I know that the darkness will give you pause and a deeper understanding of life, but for now, I wish you light and love all weekend.kariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150537989886423212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-29277454573751559442011-09-23T16:46:04.731-07:002011-09-23T16:46:04.731-07:00Despite the frustrations, your happiness shines th...Despite the frustrations, your happiness shines through. The fall always feels filled with promise to me, too.<br /><br />What a wonderful parents night with hugs from former students and enthusiasm in the air! What a year this is going to be! :):)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-17707500724896237862011-09-23T16:14:16.882-07:002011-09-23T16:14:16.882-07:00Grace, Joy, and....
Is there a Mary or David or A...Grace, Joy, and....<br /><br />Is there a Mary or David or Amy or Phil?<br /><br />That's right...Beloved.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17654451878235512846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-59943127640463304482011-09-23T13:02:05.849-07:002011-09-23T13:02:05.849-07:00I'm glad you are finding rays of sunshine admi...I'm glad you are finding rays of sunshine admist the turmoil. It's that bit of hope that keeps one foot going in front of another. It seems to take 6+ weeks for everyone to get into the swing of things, allow yourself that too.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011480058598809782noreply@blogger.com