I recently was privileged to attend a celebration for a friend who has spent 50 years in education.  She spent time as a teacher and principal in public schools, then was a children’s pastor for a church and then spent the last decade or so as the principal of a Christian school.  She is one amazing lady, and the love of Jesus shines through her to EVERYONE around!

As I was sitting there listening to colleagues, family members, former students, current students, and parents of students, I was struck by what a gift it was for her to hear the legacy she has left behind her.  I can only hope to make as great of an impact as she has in her 50 years in education.

As teachers (Sunday school or other), we rarely get to hear the impact we make.  Often times, it’s because the impact doesn’t really show itself until the kids are long-gone from our classes.  But, sometimes, I think people just forget to say it.  I know I often forget to tell people how thankful I am for them.  Then I get embarrassed that I haven’t said it and it seems so out-of-date or even irrelevant.

I’ll tell you one thing I know for sure.  It is never irrelevant or out-of-date to tell someone you are thankful for them or how they have blessed you and/or your family.

Today, I read this blog post from Randy Alcorn about finding out 30 years after her death, the impact his mom made on a family.  It made me want to share it with you.

Please take just a few seconds this week to tell the teachers (especially Sunday school) how they have impacted you and your kids!  You will be blessing them greatly!