I try to impart my "wisdom" into the life of my students by sharing stories and relating to their lives. Some days though, I feel so far removed from their realities, I did not grow up where they are growing up, my parents are still married, and I have every cognitive ability to be successful. How can I expect them to be any different than what they are when their lives are so in limbo? Uncertain?

Father, Give me the strength to love these children with the same fervor that you have loved your children, let it be an imperfect love but nevertheless, a love that is growing and changing. Open their ears to what I have to say and open my heart so that they can teach me.