Photo was taken along the banks of the river Lee, near U.C.C, Cork (Irl)

Nature makes sure everything is taken care of in its own time. This plant with its bundles of white wool stood out on a recent walk by the river Lee. Bundles of seeds lie clustered at the bottom of each, waiting for the wind to lift and carry them to new pastures but only when the moment is right.

Thought on Friday – March – 28/03/2008

‘A teacher affects eternity. A teacher can never tell where their influence stops’ ~Henry Brooks Adams

In Ireland the past week has seen its various teacher organisations hold their annual conferences. These meetings always coincide with Easter each year and they help teachers re-evaluate, reflect and plan for the future. We sometimes categorise teachers with words such as: ‘haven’t they great holidays’ or ‘it’s a handy job’. Such phrases do no justice to the great work our teachers do each day in our schools. At least the past week has highlighted the many challenges our teachers face on an ongoing basis. But we all take for granted their influence, the example they give and the depth of their enthusiasm and energy. No words can sum up the vocation of being a teacher. It is more than just a job and much more about doing something in life that touches not just this generation but future generations as well. We ask God’s many blessings on all our teachers and God’s many blessings on the great work they do in educating our young.