Yesterday you decided to break my heart. You probably don't even realize the extent of the damage you just caused because you are busy enjoying the adrenaline of getting away with stealing. The sad truth is though, you didn't steal just from me. One hundred other students are sad now too.
Sir/Miss, I understand our economy is bad right now and many families are making bad decisions in order to feed their families. You are probably the same person that continues to steal our schools chickens, cabbage and corn from the garden. I can understand stealing those things as a way to survive, but what did you need with the 6 gallons of paint and 20 paint brushes?
My students asked me everyday about that mural I was painting. They were excited to see the fish, sea horse, sharks and octopus going up day by day. I turned those opportunities into learning moments, teaching them all about life underwater. Maybe you are one of my students, or maybe you aren't, but either way I know you knew I was painting for the kids.
Did you also know I was less than 6 hours away from completing that project? I started it back in January, with hopes of completing it before the children returned to school in September. The students knew this too, and were so eager to see it complete. What shall I do now that you stole all my paint?
I'm struggling to find compassion in my heart for you. I'm such a forgiving person. But I don't see the urgent need for 6 gallons of brightly colored paint. I will continue to think positive thoughts though, because I have faith that you will see your wrong doings, whether it be tomorrow or next year.
I raised that money myself through generous donations from friends and family. Now you force me to tell them what happened. I don't doubt they will rally around my school to help finish the project you cut short. Maybe someday we could teach you about giving back to others.
I don't condone your actions and hope you realize the impact you have on St. Paul's Government School and the 100+ students who were so ready to see that mural complete. By the way...did you see the mural as you left? It's nice isn't it?
Disappointed,
Mackenzie
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| We started with a blank slate |
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| And were so close to completion... |
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| So, so close to completion... |
Sorry gyal! This is so sad to hear- I hope you can recover the paint or have more donated. I know how it feels to have stuff stolen from you at school...it makes you feel under appreciated and violated. Not cool. Hang in there!
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