Sorry to hear it—as I have worked with little children for decades, it is really sad when adults do not treat little children with tenderness. Children need to be treated with dignity and respect and understanding and nuns should know that. But, that happens in life, many adults are not kind, public school teachers included.
But that being said....it is sometimes those “bad” experiences in life which become the most valuable and lead to far greater things and places. Hard life experiences are also the ones that can create stronger, more disciplined people—like CS Lewis. The hardships that I have had—death of a little sister—have made me a far better person and I thank God everyday for it—although I was extremely angry at the time of death. Sometimes, esp. with the anger, it is really difficult to see God’s plan—for he has one, I guarantee it. Things do make sense when you are filled with love for Him. And there is extreme joy.
I did have 12 years of mostly wonderful caring nuns (Benedictines) and wish my children would have had nuns for teachers, instead of the lay people in their Catholic schools. I was taught Latin and diagramming, etc. and had quite a bit of fun. No regrets whatsoever and again, I thank God I went to Catholic schools. Life should never be too easy and all fun and games, even when you are a child. You learn much more dealing with adversity and it makes you appreciate the good in life much more. Life is never really “easy” but it is so much easier and more fun if you have unconditional love which is always with you.
Two Thumbs Up!!! Amen!!!
I clicked on this thread because I am an alumnus of Saint Bonaventure University. I too had twelve years of Benedictines before four of the Franciscans.