Mr. Petz’s story about Nathan made me feel a sense of appreciation for what I do as an Agriculture teacher. Many times we are brought into a students life as well as his or her families lives. On two different occasions students have come to me sharing a near tragedy. Both situations are different and not related in any way, other than the fact that both students had thought about suicide. They shared their stories and circumstances, thanking me for being a good listener as well as a friend. The FFA often times has the ability to reach students in ways other classes may not. Whether it is through FFA activities or hands on curriculum, students develop a sense of trust with Agriculture teachers. Both of the students thanked me for helping them change their minds. One student said, ” because you kept me busy and gave me a purpose, I could not do something to my body that would be forever. You gave me a reason to live…… I think as a person, I have come to understand that something that seems insignificant to me, can be a big deal to someone else. Mother Teresa once said, ” To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.” As people living on this earth, we all have the responsibility to keep filling that lamp with the oil of caring and love.