Monday, April 16, 2012

Time Well Spent

"Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand."
- Chinese proverb

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."
- Frederick Douglass
  
         







                           










"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."
- Frederick Douglass


   


I have come to know that each person a child comes in contact with can leave a mark whether it be positive or negative an imprint will be left.
Through this program I have learned that it takes each person to make an effort in order to make a difference.
Through my studies it was made clear to me that I will never know everything I need to know about myself, children, families, and life’s knowledge is an on-going process.
At least one long-term goal
My long term goal is to establish a village for young mother to grow into positive early childhood parents, and to be able to give their children a bright future as a result of the early childhood development instructions they have received.
I believe I quoted this song early in this course as I was moving on to the next session.  I learned this song for my sixth grade graduation.  This song had and has insurmountable memories for me, for those of you who read about some of my busing issues that I suffered with in elementary school you know how difficult it was for me in those times.  I struggled through those difficult times and managed to achieve my goals in spite of the difficulties.  At the commencement ceremony I had mixed emotions, I cried tears of joy and I was actually sad to leave. I met some good friends and I learned how to survive the not so good times.  So for the good times and the not so good times I sing this song to you.
     So long it’s been good to know you, 
     So long it’s been good to know you
     So-o long it’s been good to know you            
     For a long time this was my home
     Now it’s time to be drifting along
I would love to keep in touch with you all I really will miss the times we had together.  For those of you who remember The Carol Burnett Show, I am pulling my ear right about now. (:
Thank you for all of your support!
                                      

4 comments:

  1. Good luck Sauda, thanks for all your support.

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  2. Sauda,

    I love the photos and quotes! You are such an insightful person. It has been a pleasure traveling down this road with you.

    Much success!

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  3. Sauda,

    I have really enjoyed being one of your colleagues. I can remember the times when we had several discussion responses back and forth with each other. You are a person that really knows how to communicate with any individual.

    Thanks for all the encouraging words and best of luck in the future.

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  4. Sauda,

    I love that chinese proverb. I truly have enjoyed your insight in all the classes we shared together. I want to share a hug and many blessings, good luck in your future.

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