Sean

You sit down and tell me the stories of your day

Enthusiastic and bright in your straightforward way

You reflect on the hours, so thoughtful and sweet

With the kindest of hearts to the people you meet

Sean, you are gentle, protective, and strong

You show me your love and you help them belong

But I know that you carry the weight of it all

Trying to catch every student who falls

Don't measure success by a perfectly quiet room

Or how quickly the minds of your students bloom

Your greatest work is the child who feels safe with you

The young heart that learns to be kind and true

But you can't pour endlessly from an empty cup

When you're tired and drained, let the Lord fill you up

Give these gifts to your students, but Sean, be a friend

And give yourself the grace to begin again

You're a wonderful teacher, a son of the Lord

Deserving of peace and a spirit restored

Rest is not failure, so lay down your guilt

Trust Him with the pieces that haven't been built

May you have Solomon's wisdom when choices are hard

And the patience of Job when you're feeling off guard

With the courage to lead and the gentleness of Christ

You are making a difference and changing their lives

Don't measure success by a perfectly quiet room

Or how quickly the minds of your students bloom

Your greatest work is the child who feels safe with you

The young heart that learns to be kind and true

But you can't pour endlessly from an empty cup

When you're tired and drained, let the Lord fill you up

Give these gifts to your students, but Sean, be a friend

And give yourself the grace to begin again

You don't have to get every single moment right

Just keep a willing heart and walk in the light

Have the courage to repair it when things go astray

And the wisdom to learn as you find a new way

Leave the unfinished work in the palm of His hand

You're doing so much more than you understand

Don't measure success by a perfectly quiet room

Or how perfectly all of your lessons unfold and bloom

Your greatest work is the child who feels safe with you

The young heart that learns to be kind and true

You can't pour endlessly from an empty cup

When the day is all done, let the Lord fill you up

Give these gifts to your students, but Sean, be a friend

And give yourself the grace to begin again