Daily life has presented challenges to me this year, and sometimes I have felt like packing up and leaving.  It’s always easy to slide into the pits but difficult to climb out.  But I think this one comment will guard me from the descent for a long time.

My freshman student from last term came to me at “English Corner” a time set aside for informal conversation, and said, “Although you are not my teacher any more, I want to say that I am grateful to you, because you made sure we could understand you.  You helped us learn English and you made it fun.  You have stepped into my heart and I will never forget you.”