Larry Bartz
Friday morning started out like all our mornings in India – sunny, hot, and very busy. Although not a good day to be painting a gate, Peter and Helen trooped off only to be mildly surprised. They didn’t start scraping and painting until 10:30 a.m., were served an excellent lunch, and watched a soap opera on TV. Helen insisted Peter took a nap under his hat. I think I’ll change to painting.
Ann was delighted when Larry presented her with a new camera. Keep wearing those smiles because Ann has a lot of picture-taking to catch up on. You never know when you will hear the click of the shutter.
Brigit and Margery both had a “Great Day.” Brigit taught 5 young children and felt very good about her accomplishment. Margery developed an innovative lesson plan and used it with a high degree of success.
Finally, there’s Rae and Larry. Each morning before their classes start they check-in with Sister Imelia and walk out of her office feeling like they just got hit by a truck. With a strong heart and iron will, Rae sings her little heart out “where is thumbkin, where is thumbkin?” Later…., at the evening meal she used her silver tongue to embarrass Larry and his “pink face.” She had limited success however, since Larry is use to being kicked around like a soccer ball without any air. For Larry’s part, he still doesn’t have a clue how to teach lower elementary, but through a stroke of luck, the first grade lesson was a smashing success. At the end of the fifth grade class he was mobbed by 40 autograph seekers and a large number of 9th grade girls insisted he is the most brilliant person on earth. What’s left to say?
Quote of the Day
On life’s road, it’s not where you go, but who’s by your side that makes the difference
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