Humlan
I taught children who then died.They were children who had sufferd with cancers. Believe me when I say I made every day at school a precious day.We carried on normality best we could.One set of parents turned to me asking if I would attend the funeral parlour to say goodbye.Took me to the girls bedroom and asked me to choose a keepsake(I took a hair ribbon) Another Mother never speaks if we see each other at the shops.Yet another cut herself and her child off from my staff and the childs peers at the end.This was how she coped.
In all cases it was a two way relationship.They acted in the best way they could.Given their heartache.However sincere and caring a person is the turmoil parents feel makes an
unreal and sensitive relationship.
I was sincere in what I said and did at these times and believe me when I say I will never forget these young people.
Mountain ash