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FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL Lisa is my name and vision is my game.

What do I do? Hold on while I give you my spew.

I teach those who have a little vision to use things that require a little precision.

I teach students to use their noses, to smell what they can't see; for instance, roses.

I teach them to use sound, in case they get lost and need to be found.

I teach concepts such as up, down, and under

And try my best to teach the concept of thunder.

If you don't think this is hard, then we'll just have to call an ARD.

I almost forgot, I teach the cane, just so my students can avoid any pain.

Hey! Have you ever taught the concept of North, South, East and West?

Me either, but I'll do my best!

I just want you to know that I appreciate you so. You gave me my first chance,

I hope I proved to you that I can prance.

That is to say I hope to be a good teacher some day. Under you, my first assignment was being DEED.

I hope I earned a little respect;

I have found that I love my job, just like I do corn-onthe cob.

Although we didn't spend much time together, I will remember you always and forever.

Not because I know you so well, but because you care for these kids, and I can tell.

Well, I guess it is time to end this poem of mine; I don't want to take too much of your time.

Just wanted to let you know just how much I hate to see you go.

....Lisa Bledsoe
DON'T GIVE UP
There is a light at the end of every tunnel,
And a rainbow after every storm.
There is a valley after every mountain,
And every rough sea has a calm shore.
There is a Savior for every sinner,
And forgiveness for every sin.
There is an answer to every question,
And a beginning to every end.
There is a today for every yesterday,
And every full glass was once empty.
There is a sunrise for every sunset,
And a death for every birth.
There is a noise for every silence,
And a God for every one.
Katrina Edwards
ANSWERS TO LIFE'S PROBLEMS
(And where they are found in the Bible):
When in sorrow: John 14
When you have sinned: Psalms 51
When you worry: Matthew 6:19-34
When you are in danger: Psalm 91
When your faith needs stirring: Hebrews 11
When you feel down and out: Romans 8:31
When you want peace: Matthew 11:25-38
When the world seems too big: Psalms 90
If your pocketbook is empty: Psalms 37
When you grow bitter: I Corinthians 13
When you are lonely: Psalms 23
How to get along with others: Romans 12
If you are depressed: Psalms 27
If people seem unkind: John 15
When you need contentment: Philippians 4:11-13
Submitted by Darian Jones