"I WANT TO BE A GIRL"

This afternoon, we finished "Show and Tell".. I am so happy to say that most of my students are talented. And despite the fact that some of them are from families with a background of financial difficulty, their spirits are whole and their faith unwavered. I like that. At least with everything they experience they are still positive about life. Although, I must tell you, there are still others who think that their lives are wasted and that they have no reason to live. Tsk..Tsk..

This is where we teachers need to come in.. So far, my topics in Values are somehow doing a little to get the change going.. I hope I will leave these kids with a sense of purpose and awareness of what they are capable of... I always point out to them that their possibilities are endless... That anything is possible with hard work and determination, we will all succeed...

The class was a bit serious... then when a gay student of mine came to the front with his poster for the show and tell, I was really amazed at what he said. He told the class, "I want to be a girl. That's my ultimate dream. When I graduate and earn my own money, I will fulfill this dream."

Hey... Anything is possible... and all of us are entitled to dream... So Dins... goodluck...

ALL ABOUT WOMEN...

They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy and
laugh when they are nervous.

They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about a birth or a new marriage.

They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up for injustice.

They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without new shoes so their children can have them.

They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.

Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They have sorrow at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.

They love unconditionally. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.

Women come in all SIZES, in all colors and shapes. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin!

Women do more than just give birth. They bring joy and hope.
They give compassion and ideals. They give moral support to their family and friends.

Women have a lot to say and a lot to give.

I got this from Umma's blogsite, Spices of Life... A very nice poem...fully defines us, Women... thanks dear Umma for sharing...actually I grabbed this because I feel all women need to know this... And Umma's site offers more, so visit her site too...