Mrs. Getty was a substitute for our Engish class today. She assigned (based on Mrs. Diamond's directions) us to read the Hellen Keller's "Three Days to see". As we read Hellens wishes, we took notes on what she wanted to see durring her first, second, and third days of sight. After everyone was finished Mrs. Getty told us to share what we learned about Hellen and what she would so enjoy seeing.
Then she went off to an amazing speech that touched my heart. She had started out by asking "How many of you take things for granted?" Nearly everyone raised there hand. Then she said that for Hellen just the little things make her happy. And we should cherish everything with love.
She started to get emotional when dhe had told us the story about her son having cancer a couple years ago. Before you knew she was weeping and I started to shed tears. She asked us about stories that made us realize that it takes only a second for something to change your life. Johnny, Mackenzie, Steven, Breanna, myself and others shared tense situations that had happpened in the past. When class was over I think it hit everyone that you really do have to cherish every little thing, because the next day you might not have it again.
I want to thank Mrs. Getty for sharing her story and helping us realize that others around the world would give everything just to see for 1 day or even a minute. Or even hear what rain sounds like. I will never forget her story, which I call inspiring.
Hi Chantal,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry I missed the discussion (had to cover Ms. Brusseau's class so she could go to a meeting), it sounds like it was a wonderful class. I will look forward to hearing about it today. Thanks for sharing what it meant to you.
:) Mrs. B
I am so glad you posted this comment, Chantal. I was impressed by your class yesterday! The discussion was very honest and I thank those of you who shared stories, and I thank the whole class for being so respectful! :)
ReplyDeleteHow nice to hear that your class listened, heard and felt the message of that lesson. Mrs. Getty, I'm sure, felt as safe sharing with you folks as you did with her. Mrs. Diamond should be very proud of your class.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Culkin, I am SO proud of them and told them so first thing this morning. Actually, I just sent Mrs. Getty an e-mail thanking her, inviting her back, and sending her a link to this blog! I think it will make her day, Chantal. Ideal use of this format--everyone in Period 4 completely agreed with you. :) My heart grew three sizes today!
ReplyDeleteWow Chanty! I am thrilled that we are able to use the blog to talk about other inspirational or meaningful things to us besides a book. You did a wonderful job at telling me about Mrs.Getty's story without retelling the entire thing. My class was not able to hear her story but after reading your blog it makes me as though I almost did her it from her and now I am eager to. Thank You!
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this Chanty. I was absent and even then I herd that my class didn't get to hear about Mrs. Getty's story. I hope that Mrs. Diamond has her come in to tell us this story, I think we could all really get something from it.
ReplyDeleteshe had a conversation with me yesterday and i was very touched on how she came out and talked about her sons cancer with me. she is a nice teacher and really understands the emotional quality in things others do not. i am glad you noticed that too
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else Chanty. This piece was very nice and you were very nice to post this. I really enjoyed hearing Mrs. Getty's story also.
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