Hug your babies long and hard every day. One of my last year babies died about 4-5 AM this morning

[demtenjeep]

she had a lung disease that required her to be on oxygen all the time. We do not know at this time what went wrong. She just turned 14 in July.



It hurts so damn bad. When those babies come into my room, they become mine forever. It is heartbreaking to lose one. In 22 years, this is about the 20th I have lost. IT never gets easier

[JoeOtterbein]

1. I'm so sorry.

[demtenjeep]

3. in 22 years of teaching I think I have lost more than 20

it isn't a tally I care to keep track of.

One time I lost two at once in a car wreck during lunch when they were not supposed to be in a car outside the school grounds. sigh

[JoeOtterbein]

5. Lost promise, hurts the most.

[demtenjeep]

32. thank you for that term

May I use it?

[JoeOtterbein]

33. Of course you may, because it's true.

And so sad.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. I am so sorry, my dear demtenjeep.........

And she was so young.

May she rest in peace.

[demtenjeep]

4. Thank you Dear Peggy. You have always been there for me in these times.

The last one was 5 years ago when that man/child took his life and the family couldn't bury him because they didn't have money. You and DU made that happen and I will always forever be grateful.


He was also buried with his blanket I taught them to make after you all helped me get a fund started.


YOU are all such blessings.

[Polybius]

6. My condolences, but I didn't understand two lines...

"One of my last year babies" and "In 22 years, this is about the 20th I have lost." At first it looked like you were taking about your 14 year old daughter, but by saying "losing your 20th" were you talking about pets? What's a "last year baby" mean?

Whether it's pets or kids, my deepest condolences to you.

[demtenjeep]

7. I have been a teacher for 22 years. When those childeren come into my classroom, they are my babies

forever.


This particular baby just turned 14 in JULY

she would sit by my desk daily from Sep to May and we had still talked. The last time was when she showed me her Halloween costume. (she was only going to take her younger brother)

She had a respitory problems and wore oxygen 24/7

[Polybius]

8. Oh I'm so sorry I misunderstood you

I apologize, I'm sorry.

[backtoblue]

9. Im so sorry to hear this

You and her family/friends are in my thoughts tonight

[Kaleva]

10. Feel very sorry for you loss and especially sorry for those who left long before they should have.

[Bayard]

11. I'm so sorry, Demtenjeep....

I am sure they carried thoughts of their favorite teacher, and your hope for them.

[TomSlick]

12. I can't imagine the pain.

My heart goes out.

[cab67]

13. I have no words

beyond gratitude that people like you exist.

[demtenjeep]

14. I had to leave class this morning

I could not stop crying.

[Karadeniz]

15. If you weren't such a caring person, it wouldn't hurt so much. I'm so glad your students have you.

[DesertRat]

16. I'm so sorry. As a teacher myself, I understand that bond

[lunatica]

17. It's not fair for people to die young

At that age it’s a terrible shock for her classmates especially and her family goes without saying. Your students are blessed to have you.

[iluvtennis]

18. So, so sorry - I feel your pain. May your baby rest in peace.

[vercetti2021]

19. I'm sorry for your loss

Prayers

[CaptainTruth]

20. I'm so sorry ...

Sending hugs...

[C Moon]

21. ...

[democrank]

22. So sorry, demtenjeep.

[Progressive Jones]

23. I'm sorry for your losses. It's heartbreaking. nt

[GeoWilliam750]

24. You have my deepest sympathy

[Bettie]

25. I'm so sorry

and so glad that you care that much about your students.

When I was a kid, in a time when no one really paid attention to abused kids, my teachers were my lifeline. They were the people I could talk to, the ones who reminded me that there were kind people in the world.

[Goodheart]

26. Hugging my son, my wife, my dog today... all in remembrance of you and your loved one.

Thank you for your reminder through your hurt.

Hang in there.

[MaryMagdaline]

27. I'm so sorry demtenjeep

It hurts to lose one so young

[Frustratedlady]

28. So sorry! I have 3 teachers in the family and they all feel the same about their students.

So many with problems at home or with their health and welfare. You can't help but be involved.

May she rest in peace.

[empedocles]

29. Felt wide and deep

[cilla4progress]

30. What a wonderful teacher you are!

I'm sure you bring love and acceptance into your students' lives!

[demtenjeep]

31. thank you all. I try to make each student feel loved

I want my obituary to say she taught life with a little bit of content