I taught with a young teacher named Claire. The students were more than challenging. Your nerves are greatly affected when you know a student will run away the moment your back is turned. I went through the day doing what I was told. I prayed for the kids, enjoyed the rain, the sunshine and my beautiful surroundings. When the teacher broke down in tears at the end of the day, I encouraged her and was thankful I was a mom who understood these things. I prayed for her, the students and that her hope would not fade. She has a great and difficult calling.