tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post3673853438828851397..comments2024-03-27T06:42:40.839-05:00Comments on Teaching With Terhune: May 20th - Moore, OK TornadoAmanda Terhunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09676227103092401181noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-83161919628910758652014-05-25T19:48:54.830-05:002014-05-25T19:48:54.830-05:00My apologies, I do not wish to be anonymous, I am ...My apologies, I do not wish to be anonymous, I am just not good at reading tech information. Rosenda Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-78433934663345341522014-05-25T19:45:52.243-05:002014-05-25T19:45:52.243-05:00Dear Mrs. Terhune,
I am writing from Toronto, Cana...Dear Mrs. Terhune,<br />I am writing from Toronto, Canada.<br />It's been a year since that devastating tornado in your state, and I read it as though it was this past week. I will be teaching grade 1 next year, and came upon your site and thought what a great resource to have at my finger tips. Your bravery during that tornado touched my heart as I felt myself in your classroom protecting those children. God was at your school that day, of that I have no doubt. Based on the pictures from your principal and your husband, you were truly blessed that day.<br />Thank you for sharing your ideas, and resources, keep well, and may God continue to bless you as you continue to touch those young lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-58712798911992985772013-08-26T08:40:46.921-05:002013-08-26T08:40:46.921-05:00Thank you for sharing this. I am from north Alabam...Thank you for sharing this. I am from north Alabama, where two years ago we were devastated by a string of tornadoes. Please know that you have not been forgotten and your bravery is amazing! I was holding back tears as I read this. I love how communities pull together during times like this. thanks for all your hard work on the activities you put together, too. You are truly awesome!RedJess81https://www.blogger.com/profile/09985659064277472289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-27582948436459078832013-06-22T21:08:26.986-05:002013-06-22T21:08:26.986-05:00I am a teacher and this post just brought it to ho...I am a teacher and this post just brought it to home how important our job is despite our own fear of danger. Thank you for being so brave for those little kids and it's people like you that make me proud to be a teacher!thepinningpiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610754204527021467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-86828113839037736312013-06-13T22:41:45.013-05:002013-06-13T22:41:45.013-05:00I also came to your blog through your awesome skil...I also came to your blog through your awesome skills at classroom organization as pinned on pinterest. Randomly I clicked to read more from your blog and saw your posting on the tornado. You and your principal...and really all of the staff at your school are amazing. Thanks you for sharing your story. Thank you for taking such loving care of the children. I hope one day that my daughter has a first grade teacher as wonderful as you. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18042077983808444241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-89909239199762033312013-06-12T21:26:33.388-05:002013-06-12T21:26:33.388-05:00I bookmarked your blog after liking something of y...I bookmarked your blog after liking something of yours from Pinterest. When I saw where you were from my heart immediately dropped. Then when I saw your blog about the tornado I immediately got teary eyed. Thank God that you all were okay. Praying for you all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16473845327812359970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-26845432421106313092013-06-12T11:54:37.889-05:002013-06-12T11:54:37.889-05:00Thank you for sharing your experience. I was move...Thank you for sharing your experience. I was moved to tears reading this. Your composure and bravery are remarkable. Of course this is what teachers do! You and your school should be very proud. I will continue to pray for your community. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152377436525462178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-7507274552156041102013-06-02T19:17:47.383-05:002013-06-02T19:17:47.383-05:00I teach in OKC and I felt so lucky that the storms...I teach in OKC and I felt so lucky that the storms didn't come our way. I was just sick inside when I saw that it had hit Plaza Towers and Briarwood. I actually had subbed at both of those schools many years ago before I got my teaching job. Even though I don't know you, when I heard the news, I wondered about you and whether or not you taught at one of those schools. I'm glad you and your family are all safe.<br />Kelly<br /><a href="http://fundamentalsinfirstgrade.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher</a> Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877388703388130759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-27240345815767515482013-05-29T18:40:30.997-05:002013-05-29T18:40:30.997-05:00As I was reading, tears started to stream because ...As I was reading, tears started to stream because I simply can't imagine what you went through. I am so very thankful that you and your students are okay, and that your house was spared, as well. I'm a little late posting, but please know that Moore & those affected by this storm are in my constant thoughts and prayers. Thanks for sharing your story.<br /><br />Kelly<br /><a href="http://thefirstgradefairytales.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">First Grade Fairytales</a>Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03938957240406616994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-46846852596274119062013-05-27T20:22:20.580-05:002013-05-27T20:22:20.580-05:00I am so glad you are okay, and that your school an...I am so glad you are okay, and that your school and house are unscathed. I know this is coming late, but hopefully you know that many people are still thinking of Moore and its residents. I'm from Indiana, also in "tornado alley"- and having seen the terror in students' eyes during a tornado warning, I can't imagine going through what you have, and being there for them after. I'll continue to be thinking of and praying for you all!<br /><br />Jenny<br /><a href="http://luckeyfrogslilypad.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Luckeyfrog's Lilypad</a>luckeyfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09338266098096236978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-20270267623768159422013-05-27T13:01:15.796-05:002013-05-27T13:01:15.796-05:00I've had some of your classroom orgainization ...I've had some of your classroom orgainization pins repinned to my boards, waiting to read them when I had time (read: during the summer). I picked them up this morning & recognized saw away that you were in Moore, OK. Living in Wichita, KS (so close you feel like neighbors in the grand scheme of our country), and having had a tornado scare just the day before, I was immediately concerned & found the tornado post. I am so very happy to hear that you, your students, your family, and school are safe. Your principal sounds like a tremendous leader, and you are a teacher to be admired. Thank you for sharing all you do with us. My school was destroyed in the May 1999 tornado that I believed also destroyed parts of Moore. In Wichita, we have shed many tears for the residents of your community and prayed many prayers. Know that we support you. You may email me if there are practical ways that we can help your community recover. moyapa74@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-11303258717610061312013-05-25T23:25:44.855-05:002013-05-25T23:25:44.855-05:00God bless you for doing the unthinkable in a publi...God bless you for doing the unthinkable in a public school....praying! I'm a retired elementary school teacher in AZ and I want to thank you, not only for your dedication to the teaching profession, but for your heroic efforts on that fateful day. I hung on to every word in your post, and I felt that I was in that classroom with you! You are to be honored and I'm happy to share our profession with you.<br />LorettaShort and Sweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717066659913242519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-11679116374439779692013-05-25T14:55:59.092-05:002013-05-25T14:55:59.092-05:00Amanda,
It was an honor to read your post and hear...Amanda,<br />It was an honor to read your post and hear your story. I say honor because your strength and dedication to the children are what all teachers should know and understand. They are lucky to have you, and you are their angel for life. Montgomery County, MD teachers send you love, hugs, and blessings for a restful summer. I know that if I were a community member, with a rising 1st grader, that I would do all I could to have you for their teacher. God Bless you, God Blesses You and know you are being prayed for around our dinner table each night. Christina TregoningCRThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08041365773636879259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-87358030208665454392013-05-23T18:09:33.813-05:002013-05-23T18:09:33.813-05:00I am so glad to hear that you, your students, and ...I am so glad to hear that you, your students, and family are okay. Thank you so much for the update and inspirational words. I cannot imagine being in such a situation and it truly seems as if you handled it beautifully. Way to go Teach!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397904733820180729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-78086192703988875442013-05-22T23:15:25.595-05:002013-05-22T23:15:25.595-05:00wow, that was an intense read..Natural disasters l...wow, that was an intense read..Natural disasters like that don't happen in northern Illinois, and I can't even imagine what that was like for you being with your students. I am so glad to hear that you and your family, school, and friends are safe. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those who have been impacted by this terrible disaster.<br /><br />-Caitlin<br /><a href="http://tabletalkwithcandc.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Table Talk with C & C</a>Table Talk with C and Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722879746988256785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-80079367278458521432013-05-22T22:05:21.134-05:002013-05-22T22:05:21.134-05:00What a sad, but inspirational post! So glad that ...What a sad, but inspirational post! So glad that you and your students are all okay and so sorry for your communities loss. I am also an elementary teacher and our community in Texas is sending supplies your way.Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393600341573830822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-86610823420544627142013-05-22T21:55:31.067-05:002013-05-22T21:55:31.067-05:00Thank you for being so strong for your little ones...Thank you for being so strong for your little ones. I have been thinking of all the children and families of Oklahoma during this terrible time. Your little first graders were lucky to have you as a teacher during that terrible moment the tornado passed by. This moment will likely stick with them forever and they will never, ever forget you. Thank you for keeping them safe!Miss Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13169325267751618796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-15057189670133828262013-05-22T20:30:40.168-05:002013-05-22T20:30:40.168-05:00God Bless you and yours and Oklahoma...thinking of...God Bless you and yours and Oklahoma...thinking of you with prayers and tears...you are very lucky, as are your kids in your class...you are where u are supposed to be and you have much more to do...thank God you are ok...it is amazzing that it missed you two times...You are blessed.. Much love, Amy :)learningmyselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00598967920571359163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-37431662887436573752013-05-22T20:17:44.215-05:002013-05-22T20:17:44.215-05:00I am so thankful that your school and home were no...I am so thankful that your school and home were not hit by the tornado. Thank you for being so brave and protective of your students. I hope and pray that those who were less fortunate know that people all over the country are praying for them and thinking about them. <br />Connie Anderson:)<br />www.welcometofirstgraderoom5.blogspot.comMrs. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292753700972397708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-28251935760988706232013-05-22T19:50:00.890-05:002013-05-22T19:50:00.890-05:00Thank you for sharing your story. I can't imag...Thank you for sharing your story. I can't imagine what that would have been like for all the teachers and students in your school. We have had a few lockdowns and tornado drills at our school but thank the Lord nothing has ever happened. I live and work in a small town in souther Manitoba, Canada and we are a praying community. The power of prayer is strong and I continue to pray for all of you.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03974555518077150888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-29968400032438875162013-05-22T19:43:34.701-05:002013-05-22T19:43:34.701-05:00Thank you for sharing your story! I'm thankful...Thank you for sharing your story! I'm thankful you were okay. Praying for everyone who was affected by this tornado! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-8784068442580211692013-05-22T17:50:14.764-05:002013-05-22T17:50:14.764-05:00So happy to know you and your little ones are okay...So happy to know you and your little ones are okay. <br />Prayers for you and your friends and neighbors as the pieces of your life are put back together.dasindonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331876077043437380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-89936567433845172662013-05-22T11:06:50.676-05:002013-05-22T11:06:50.676-05:00I can't take my eyes off the news. You're...I can't take my eyes off the news. You're ALL so brave!! Thinking of all you.<br /><br />Laurie<br /><b><a href="http://firstgradelyonsden.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">First Grade Lyons' Den</a></b>Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01690783229809495332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-33617943953298786562013-05-22T10:03:11.118-05:002013-05-22T10:03:11.118-05:00How lucky your students were to be surrounded by s...How lucky your students were to be surrounded by such a caring teacher and school community. Sending you prayers. Thank you for being so brave!<br /><br />Molly <br /><a href="http://luckytobeinfirst.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Lucky to Be in First</a>Molly https://www.blogger.com/profile/17408928195666907592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150917656919764348.post-58396923728688951202013-05-22T08:33:00.647-05:002013-05-22T08:33:00.647-05:00AMAZING! Sending big love from educators in Michi...AMAZING! Sending big love from educators in Michigan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com