Hard day- hardest thing I've ever had to do

greenbeanqueen · March 2014

So today we found out that the man who worked in the office at my school and drove a bus (the kids loved and adored him) died of lung cancer last night. They gave all the teachers a letter to read to the students and we have grief counselors on hand, but telling my 3rd graders that news was the hardest thing I have ever done. I was crying and had to watch some of them who rode his bus break down into hysteria. 8-9 year olds. I just wanted to hug them all and make it ok. One of my boys in my class was inconsolable. I hate this. T&P for my school and my kids that they are able to deal with this sad news. I feel so broken right now. There is nothing worse for me than an upset child that I cant make feel better.

kittyh8r · March 2014

That's such a tough age to go through something like that. It's hard to explain and hard to understand your feelings at that age. I'm sorry you had to see all of them like that. That had to be hard!

74dragonfly · March 2014

That is so sad.

lifesaverz · March 2014

Aww that's so sad, esp that the kids loved him so much. Sounds like he was a special man. I don't know how much time they're giving you to address his death in class, but one thing I've seen be helpful before is if students are given time to write a "goodbye" letter to him to kind of help get out their feelings. My condolences to all of you!

ScarlettV · March 2014

I'm sooo sorry

how awful. It's hard enough to share that kind of news with adults, let alone children.

MGalles · March 2014

As a teacher I completely understand. Its the worst feeling ever when you break down and you need to comfort your kiddos as well. I'm so sorry!! Thinking about you.

azmama20 · March 2014

My heart breaks for you, your students, and the bus driver's family. T&Ps for all of you guys!

BoothBaby · March 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss.

noslen0519 · March 2014

How sad! T and P that everyone finds peace and comfort.

readyornot12345 · March 2014

I'm so sorry! T and p's!

sportsmomma · March 2014

So sorry! Your students are lucky to have such a caring teacher!

Hmvbaby14 · March 2014

I'm so sorry you are going through this!

greenbeanqueen · March 2014

Thanks guys. My kids were ok after specials. Many of them met with counselors and were able to draw pictures and write down their feelings. The counselors will be there again tomorrow. I love my kids and it just really hurt me to see them so upset. I hope that as a school we can work through this and help the kids understand it all.