It is really hard to be a frog. Frogs are concerned about their warts and croaks and webbed feet. Being a frog is so hard, all their attention turns inward. They don't mean to be hurtful or unappreciative or moody; they are just in survival mode.
It is also really hard to be a frog kisser. Frog kissers look past the warts and croaks and webbed feet. They even get past the swampy smells that come with those funny frogs. The hard part is loving the frogs even in their most unlovable moments, day after day after day. The frogs mean well, but they don't always know how to show their appreciation - "Hey, today's lesson didn't suck too bad." A frog kisser will smile and translate their croaks into princely speeches, even if it is through tears.
Taking care of others well wears you down. After you spend every ounce of energy caring for your frogs, you forget that you need to find a hidden reserve of love and care for the other frog kissers around you. Sometimes frog kissers need to be loved in their most unlovable moments, too.
If you hear a frog kisser croaking, translate the croaks. Usually you will hear, "I am so tired...I feel like I'm not making a difference...I don't feel appreciated by my frogs...I need a hug...or chocolate!!!" Try to assume the positive - after all, they are frog kissers.
Croaking frogs don't listen very well, so when you see a momentarily defeated frog kisser, smile, nod and listen. There is nothing better for the frogs than taking care of their frog kissers.
Thank you my fellow frog kisser. You seem to just get me and what we do. You are appreciated!!!!
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