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K. L. Belvin's Newsletter>
The Lord Sent me a sign, on my last day of school
December 12, 2011
I was sitting at my desk cleaning out my belongings. Last days are rough. However, as many of you know I am a spiritual guy, well here is some symbolism for you to check out.
As the day was ending and my last class and I were returning to homeroom, we traveled through the hallway of a school we share the building with. Normally everything is a blur for me. In my mind, its Friday and I am only concerned with ending my day. Today was different. Hearing the children say they were going to miss me touched and pierced me each time. Children are collateral damage when professional decisions have to be made with school.
As I walked I saw a face, a young twenty something face, but to me I saw something other than this attractive young lady. I saw the 11, 12 year old I taught years ago. You see, I was her junior high school teacher and I could see the little girl in the adult package. As soon as she seen me she yelled out my name "Mr. Belvin" and gave me a big hug. All my current students stopped to see what was happening. After stepping back from hugging me, my former student explain she was in a teachers program at college and was there to do some evening teaching. I gave her my card and told her to reach out since I had to take my students back to their classes. Each student stared as if they couldn't believe I use to teacher this grown woman.
This made my day complete. The sadness I had with leaving was gone. In my eyes this was the Lord's way of saying everything is going to be fine and as you leave a new one will take your place. These are the moments you can't buy. Yet when they happen they alter your life in many ways. The excitement in that young lady's eyes reminded me why I push so hard in the classroom or why so many students think I am so mean in their younger years.
I know its my time to leave and I am sure the Lord's plan for me will sustain me. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little scared but I am also excited to be stepping out on my own. I can still return to teaching if I need too. However, my health and Bravin Publishing's future are my concerns now. Its not every day a person steps out on faith. I don't want to leave any could of, should of or why didn't I on the table. It is my time right now and I am going for mine. I have the Lord, my children, friends, associates and my Loving wife on my team. Let's Go Team Bravin!
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