Academy of Love

So, for the past 4 years I have been asked to speak at the local college about homeschooling. The class I am speaking to is made up of the folks who are currently in or wish to be in leadership positions in the community. The day long class is to educate these folks in the educational system in our community. Last year, the line up of speakers was as follows: Head Master at **** Academy, The Superintendent of the Regional High School, the NJ Commissioner of Education, The Dean of the Community College, The Superintendent of the Elementary Schools and me. I feel wholly inadequate to speak. Each year I am convinced that I will not be asked to return and each year I am asked to speak again. So, when Mr. Gully called me and asked me to speak this year, I said, "Are you sure you want me?" He said, "Yes, please come at 1:00." I asked, "Am I giving the right kind of information?" He paused and then said with sincerity, "I like your speech best." I was wholly surprised and asked why. And he said, "Simply because I like the way you talk about your children. You really love them." Well. . . . I guess I do............