What I am drawn to in this chapter is the
parent’s actions. Earlier in the chapter, when Miss Annabelle approachs, people turn their backs. Throughout the “meeting”, Miss Anabelle stands her ground with dignity, which commands respect. Because of her actions, she found and awakened the hidden child( child of the past), within those present with such compassion and skill, that the parents felt what it was like to be in her classroom. I can imagine what the thought of the parents sounded like in their heads! I can hear words like “wow”, and “well I’ll be”.
These thoughts were reflected in Sue’s comment as how she’d respond to a teacher such as Miss Annabelle. And then I looked within and smiled with fondness to my mother who encouraged me to do better in life than she. My mom was my Miss Annabelle. Always asking questions in such a way as to cause me to think.
This was a good call, and I found all the integrations truly inspiring. I heard intent, hope, and growth. The kind of
growth that transcends the pages of this
“faction”, to reach my very I-ness and that of all the listeners.
I bid you peace,love, and prosperity