Your tribute teacher! by Verna V.F. Stuurman (for Teacher’s Day2011)

Today this tribute I bring with humble gratitude

 and deliberate intent!

You taught us so much more than reading, writing, counting and the world – you're our Godsend!

You shaped and molded on God’s demand with love and kindness and at times an ache in your heart;

For you knew for some it comes easy, yet for others it takes as long as you are willing to try.

You! The heroes and heroines of the nation – our teachers, our mentors, our shapers, our shakers, the navigators on our journey to explore...

You are God’s divine manifestation of selfless sacrifice in a precious child’s life!