Gold

On a day when my head feels like it could explode (thank you sinus issues) and my eyes feel like all they want to do is close themselves for hours, and all I want to do is stare at the wall, my heart is fed by these kids and the questions they ask:

One student: Ms. S. Are you sick?
Me: Yes.
Student: Why?
Me: Don't really know. Do you know why you are sick?
Student: No. I just am.
Me: Ah ha.

A few minutes later...

Student A: Ms. S, I have a question. (This is how it always begins).
Me: Yes?
Student A: Are diamonds found in rocks?
Me: Yeah...kindof...
Student A: Why?
Me: Great question...
Student B: Is gold just found in gold mines?
Me: I don't think so... (thank goodness for google and wikipedia which see my fingers every day).
Student A: No—if you have a gold neckless it’s there.
Student C: Walmart has gold.
Me: Why yes, yes it does.