Lessons

Participating in a march across the Edmund Pettis Bridge, as a white woman, holding the hand of a black child, will cause you to think about how different life was 50 years prior.

Racism between whites and blacks is still alive today. Whites mistreat blacks. Blacks mistreat whites. Why can't we all just get along?

If your job includes a ridiculous amount of paperwork, good organizational skills is a must have.

Writing out a To Do List for tomorrow is smart. Just remember to look at the list tomorrow.

Teachers are just as excited, if not more, about Spring Break than their students.

Mud puddles = magnets, attracting children from far and wide.

The majority of Americans have no clue how big West Africa is. 

Flexibility is one of the most needed attributes of a teacher. ...that, and the ability to keep a smile on your face all the while.

It's heartbreaking to see a child constantly misbehaving, and to know that the reason for him doing so is simply that he wants attention because he is so truly starved for any type of attention at home.

Spending the night with a loved one in the hospital will really put things in perspective.

In most cases... Quality time > Money spent.

A 2 1/2 year old saying "I love you" is one of the sweetest things ever.

LOL is overused quite often at inappropriate times.

A doctor with smarts AND a great bedside manner is an awesome combination.

At 29 1/2, hearing the phrase, "I guess you're planning to just never get married" is sooooo not cool!