"become a warrior" - a road sign

​Education needs warriors.  People in some school systems know of what I speak.  We need warriors to support our teachers.  That used to be the union.  We also need warriors for kids.  I am tired of crying and weeping for doing what is right and just.  I want to become a warrior for kids. 
 
As a warrior, what will I do?
 
I will “fight.”  I will not be afraid to fight with everything I have.  I will no longer run and hide.  I may cry, but those cries will be cries of hope.  The tears will be of sadness that the fight had to take place.  But don’t let the crying fool you – I will fight.
 
While others run away, I will stand firm.  I will not turn away from those who need me.  I will learn to fight with knowledge and skill.  I will give heart and soul.  I will serve.  Bring on Goliath.  Bring on the “armies” of many to my few.
 
I will pursue.  I will seek what is “good” and “right” and “just.”  I will look in the face of those who lie and create drama that leads to children to being hurt.  I will not look down and bow my head.  I will put the interests of children first and foremost. 
 
I promise to defend the weak.  I will defend the children who cannot defend themselves.  I will also help children to become strong and to believe in their own value and abilities.  When children are wrong and have committed errors, I will help them to grow and correct those mistakes.  They too will learn that their actions start a series of events.   
 
I will honor those in pain and sorrow.  I will acknowledge their hurts and help them find resources and a path to wellness.  The fight will be to bring joy.   
 
When I am wounded in “battle”, I will not give up.  I will continue.  I will “fight the good fight” to the end.  A great warrior gives everything she has.  For help, I will go to the greatest Warrior of all time for words of strength and solace – Jesus. 
 
An advocate is a kind of warrior.  We need warriors.  Become a warrior – I answer the call.  I begin by putting on the armor of God.  Help me be the best I can be so that I may be a warrior for kids!
 
BEcky