Congratulations! It is a sad and Joyful thing when a TRUE TEACHER retires. True teachers who do it for the love of the kids are rare. Unfortunately the current environment and the changing curriculum is making it to hard. It is hard to teach without a true relationship. Prayers for you and all who will never know your love and kindness.

Kids today need more teachers like you Lester, sorry to see you go.

I want Lester to always remember that his teaching never stopped when he left that school. How many of us learned a thing or two from his "ramblings"? Lester taught children in school, but he teaches all of us something every day. Whether it be something about life, the farm, or just gives us a little pick-me-up when we're down. Or if he needs to vent and we can sympathize, he reminds us that we're all human. We make mistakes, we hurt, we forgive, we move on. We deal with things... and I've watched so many of these videos that I can think of quite a few videos that fit. Teaching runs through his blood... and he can't help but teach. It's not his job, it's his life. So whether you're in a classroom, in a store, or just a random viewer of his videos, he has a lesson for you. Thank you Mr. Morrow.

Trudy wanted to be the first one out of the gate .... so she'll go to her own gate🤣🤣 I just love that Trudy

Lester, I hate to see you leave teaching. I would have loved for my kids to have a teacher like you. The pandemic has been hard on everyone and we need teachers like you. As I watched this, the very last segment you showed was you talking to other teachers, oh Lester, you would make an amazing inspirational speaker for other teachers, college students, and many other groups relating to education. You never know, this might be a new adventure for you and your family. We love you Lester

The children are going to miss you. You're one of a kind.

Congrats Lester! I have a feeling you will be greatly missed by the students. You’re a unique teacher 👍😇⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’m both happy and sad for you. You are the kind of teachers that changes lives and the world needs that but you also make those fur babies lives so much better too. There is a peace about making a decision and the smile on your face says you’ve found it.

There’s probably kids coming up that might have been looking forward to having Mr Morrow as their teacher. I’m sure you’ve left a lasting impression on your students. The best ones ALWAYS do!

I retired after 28 yrs w/full bennies and embarked on a whole world of PT jobs, sub contracting, substitute teaching, volunteering...it's been so fulfilling.

Lester, you're a great guy and you'll continue to make a difference for these kids and the world around you.

This made me cry for all those students who's hearts and minds you taught. It seems like they love you. And it hurts my heart for the little sister's and brothers that couldn't wait to get big enough to get you for a teacher.

I have to laugh at the people worried about you calling the Littles weirdos, as if the Littles are worried about it.... I am glad you are taking time for you.

I teach Nursing at the hospital bedside . Now after 30 plus years I retired because I also can not teach online what should be in person. I miss students not working online .I also have driven a school bus before I was a nurse. You will love it ! Not every day but most days!

As a teacher I understand exactly what you mean Lester!!! You are so blessed to be able to retire and live your dream! Those kids are definitely going to miss your love and guidance!

Hey Lester, I know the decision was not easy, but you seem to be at peace and that is all that matters. I have struggled this past year as a paraprofessional and finally made the decision during "snovid" to officially retire after 30 years. You have made an imprint on the students and staff that will NEVER be forgotten.

My Dad retired from the military at 42 and started a second career. Good luck Lester you will do fine in whatever you decide to do!😎😎😎😎

Lester the secret to happy retirement is to keep busy. I think the Littles prefer that you work for them. Congrats

It is with a heavy heart! I too just retired. Its hard to say that out loud. 41yrs of bedside nursing. I look in the mirror and say "who are you????" Here is hoping we have a fun summer figuring out the new life!

I work for a sorority at the University of Florida and what I see the most of the students rather go into a physical classroom and be taught then stare at a screen all day. I see the students missing the connection to other people. To me they seem like they just lost a little of their spark and it's very sad.

I retired in 2018. It was time. When the joy was less ,it was time to go. I do miss my kids. That personal connection was vital. I still am in contact with some students. Congratulations and bless you.

Lester my dad was a teacher very near and dear to my heart. I love just listening to your words, to me you’ve been my inspirational speaker/motivator. Light bulb moment, the world needs to hear Lester. True blessing to you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Lester, thank you for all the years you gave to teaching and molding the younger generations. Teaching is not an easy job it's definitely not a 9-5 job. But my heart goes out to all the students that are missing the bond with the teachers due to this pandemic. School is a refuge for a lot of children, due to uncertainties at home. I know your decision was not an easy one but I truly understand. But on the positive side, you'll be able to spend so much more time at the sanctuary with the animals. They will be spoiled even more. So I wish you all of the best. And thank you ❤️

Thank you, Lester, for your years of Service! We support you ❤💙💜

What a way to wake up this morning! Congratulations on your new chapter in life. I can see what an amazing teacher you are, as well as an amazing person! You're truly an inspiration Lester. Thank you for everything you do for the people and animals you love. And as always, thank you so much for letting us be a small part of your journey 💜

Hi Pig Trudy your such a beautiful girl as are all the furbabies..lots of love from Belfast, Northern Ireland xx

This video was filled with so many great memories and I can tell you will be missed greatly. They were so blessed to have you as a teacher.

In Jr. High, I had the best bus driver, Leon, and I was closer to him than I was any teacher...mostly because he actually acknowledged I existed (shy, quiet kid). I always looked forward to the afternoon bus ride home. I bet you are as awesome a bus driver, as you are a teacher. Good luck on your next adventure!

Pebbles looks like she's ready to drop any second

Do what makes you happy, life's too short. I'm officially retired at 41 years old. My retirement was forced due to chronic health conditions unfortunately though. Your videos bring light to my otherwise dark days.

Lester... My wish is for every child in America to have at least one teacher like you in their life. You’ve done good, Mr. Lester, and will continue doing good in the future! Enjoy your life...

This saddens me, the Children have lost so much this past year now they're losing (in many cases) their reason for getting up and going to school😢 I had a teacher like you(many moons ago) And he was the reason I got up and went!!! Hope things change and they open up!!!! God bless you Lester❤️

This brought tears to my eyes.. you are such an inspiration, a breath of fresh air . You will never be forgotten by those kids. This world needs more people like you. Congrats on your decision, your fur babies will live having you home.

Semi retirement sounds great! A wonderful teacher like you will be greatly missed. ❤️

Well, Lester, I'm at a loss for words, something that is rare for me. I am happy for you, and sad for all the kids who won't have the privilege of being one of your students. I'm happy for all of the animals who will get even more time with 'Dad' as well as Lex and L.E., and Jami, too. I am just guessing here, but when the former students of your school are asked the inevitable question "Who was your favorite teacher ever?" they will quickly, without any hesitation whatsoever answer, "Mr. Morrow, of course!". To educate, encourage, and entertain teenagers and leave such a positive experience and impression on them is NOT something that comes easily for most. Mr. Morrow, your passion is showing. ❤ 💜🐾🐕🐈🐎🐂🐄🐖🐐🦃🐓🐥🐾💜

I know you will miss it. You were/are a wonderful teacher. I know I miss the interaction and socializing with the customers where I work. My hours were cut to one day a week. You have all those wonderful pets to take care of, so I know you won’t be bored. I’m glad you’re going to still drive the bus. God bless you. ♥️

Good for you...being true to you Lester!! You’ve made such a positive, fun difference in many lives. Congratulations!!👏🏼👏🏼😊

Lester, we understand ♥️

Good for you Lester. I'm 68 and an aide for special needs High School students in Las Vegas. I want to retire soon too but waiting for my Son in Law to get a good job. The plant he worked at shut down a year ago and jobs are hard to find. We do half long distance and half at school. Its such a pain. Take care and hug every critter for me. They are so blessed to have more time with you. I think its awesome.

Lester, education will MISS you dearly! I retired at 55 and taught 33 years. I miss the children but not the other! I can see you doing motivational talks for school districts. It’s what you do best.... motivating children and adults. Best wishes! You earned retirement and your legacy will forever be “My Favorite Teacher -Mr. Morrow!”

Trudy looked like she was smiling as she was running next to you. Lol. She's such a good pig I've said this before and I'll continue to say this until I die, TEACHERS ARE GROSSLY UNDERPAID!

I'm so happy for you. I retired nearly 2 years ago and although I don't have the little farm I was always dreaming of, it's wonderful not to have to go anywhere nor answer to anyone. I'm sure your students will miss you. You're doing it the right way, one step at a time.

I don't comment much but I've been watching so long. I'm a disabled vet and though I don't have much I feel blessed. You have a cult like following because you (Lester) and the family are so open and loving and real. God bless you and yours. Also give journey a hug for me. A belly rub for Trudy and pig Newton. Finally I would love to see you playing more with Tex, Cornhollio and putting the helmet on and playing with Ringo

Congratulations Lester!! You deserve this ....thank you for your service to our children for all the years 🙏🏼💞🙏🏼

Oh Lester, this is great news! I know the students and teachers will miss you. But I’m positive your bus students will be happy you picked them up. Happy retirement.

From what I am seeing and from the love that you can hear in your voice, you have done amazing things for all those kids. You still have an impact even driving the bus. You still make sure that they make it to school and have what they need. You will always have an impact on your community. For that, even though we haven't met, I am proud and honored that I can call you my friend and mentor. Thank you Lester.

My mom retired after thirty eight years of teaching...she loved it! Lester the school district needs more teachers like you! We thank you for all of your years working with kids! We need strong role models!

Lester the kids love you. It from school shows everytime you show a clip with your students. Thank you for being that special teacher. I agree once you don't enjoy something as much, its time to move forward. Again Thank you for being you

I have a feeling your babies know something new is coming up!!! They are so cute & they have so much spunk....I love them 🤗💗 💓 💗🤗

I was a Pediatic dental assistant and miss my kids. I can’t work anymore. I feel your heavy heart.

Beyond happy for you, Lester! Congratulations! It's a win win for you and the babies!

Thoses kids will miss you but they will never forget you memories

As a retired preschool educator I commend you for the decision to pause your teaching profession at this time. I’m so blessed to have made that decision prior to the Covid issues. Congrats to you and for staying involved in the children’s lives but in other ways. ❤️

Congratulations Lester! You now have more time to make more videos of those precious babies for us to enjoy. Lol🥰

Trudy just took the short cut. There's always that kid that likes to take the cut throughs.

All the best for the future Lester, the babies will love having extra adventures with you.

God bless you Lester and God bless the sanctuary ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

My friend is a teacher & kids she taught years ago are all grown up & still look to her for advice & when she sees them somewhere they are so excited to see her. If you leave a positive imprint on someone's life then you've done a good job. Be at peace with yourself for a job well done. 👏👏👏👍👍👍💜💜💜

Dear Lester my grandma taught school, it was at a private christian school, less pay and always had the kids no one else wanted, when my grandma died, many former students came, a teacher who has compassion and love, will always stand out, I wish we had more compassionate teachers as yourself, not only in teaching but the love you and your family put out for the animals, especially Ringo, the hard to love one, he is just special in his own way.

Congrats, Lester! Well, deserved! You will make a difference in whatever you do. With the way you care about the citizens of Plum Grove, I think you would be a good city councilman or even mayor.

Follow your heart, Lester. Congratulations on your retirement! You are going to love it!

Congratulations Lester!! I’m excited for you! I’m also excited for us to have potentially more content to watch 😂

Wow! You will be greatly missed at your school! But will be so much enjoyed by your littles, bigs, feathers and babies CONGRATULATIONS to you Lester on this new phase of your life! 💜💜💜🥳🥳🥳 💚💚

Ur a good man lester im so happy for u get ur kleenex box ready for end of school yr cause ur gonna need it as i just needed mine thanks for always being there for the kids that really needed u ur a very special teacher

Lester, you do what you have to do. I started to be a supporter because of you being a Teacher. I will always support you ❤️

My mom and grandma were bus drivers for 20 plus years . I pray Lester that schools go back to permit in glass teaching. You and many very great teachers need as much as the kids a glass room relationship.

Being a retired school bus driver and bus dispatcher, I so get what you are saying. We drive these kids everyday morning and night. We are the first person they see in the morning and the last person they see at night from the school district. We sometimes set the pace for their entire day. I have many Facebook friends that I have transported throughout the years when they were kids. I follow these kids, some friends of my own grown children. I relish watching them become responsible adults and having successful careers. Then becoming parents and now some are experiencing their own kids graduating from school and attending college. Those are the friendships I treasure as you will too. I wish you well on this new journey in your life. Now you will be able to make more videos of your farm kids!

Bittersweet, all your babies will love having you home more & it gives you time to figure out if you want to go back!🥳

I totally get it! I’m so happy for you. I am an educator and I am planning on retiring at the end of this year after 18 years. I was wanting to leave before COVID because of many things going wrong with education but COVID has pushed me over the edge. Enjoy retirement 💗

CONGRATS 🎊 on your semi retirement LESTER❣️❣️❣️❣️ Did you see Ringo and Pig Trudy racing to be number 1❣️❣️❣️ 🥰 It is so cute to see them all hanging around when they are mellow❣️❣️

Well if being semi-retired is the road you feel you must go down. I hope it's sooth and full of beautiful scenery on both sides.🌄 🛣️🌄

I’m not crying......you’re crying. Lester, thank you is NOT enough for what you have done aaaaannnnd continue to do. Those children will always remember you! (2+) teach is (2) touch a life (=4) ever!! You are truly a blessing for so many people, in and out of the classroom. I know that, emotionally, you are for me.

“Don’t go back in there, Weirdo’s” 😂😂

When one door closes another one opens,enjoy this next chapter in your life,someone bigger than you and me has something special planned,embrace it ❤️🦙🐖🐗🐴🐷🐈🐥🦃🐄🦆🐐🐎❣️

Lester, the animals are lucky to have you & you are lucky to have them! It seems to me that you are a teacher wherever you are..you've taught me a lot just from the farm! So I think you will always be a fabulous teacher even though your not in a classroom. I wish you well!! "Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end."

Congratulations Lester! I retired several years ago from education after 22 years. I found that I was so busy that I have no idea when I had the time to work!! You will love it!

Congratulations on making a huge decision! Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours. Thank you for sharing this huge news with us. God Bless.

Good for you ,Lester.

Wow! That was emotional and just from those few clips I can see what a wonderful teacher and person you are. I can understand that the view from the desk has changed and when you know it’s time to move on, you know. You will enjoy driving that bus even more know, seeing all those kids but not having to do any homework yourself! I wish you all the best and enjoy every moment Lester - your boys, Jamie and family will all love having you home more xx

GREAT CHOICE!!!! You and the animals will be happier and better for it! I worked as an administrator for a church for 15+ years I absolutely love my job and then suddenly I knew I was done. I didn’t think I’d ever want to retire, but I knew it was time and wow am I ever having the time of my life!!! I thought that would be a good idea for you so I’m so happy to see this video today!!

Congrats Lester. I know the students will miss you. Plus your boss. You have always spoken so highly of her. You deserve the Blessings of what God has in store for you. You are a special person. You will always touch people hearts. It is the light that is within you. Thank you for sharing your blessings with us. Enjoy! The future hold a bright candle for you. 💖🙏💖

A good book has many chapters. Keep turning the page.

I'm happy and sad because teacher like you are hard to find. ♥️ Kids will miss your teaching Lester. God bless you always. You're one in a million! ♥️

I would have loved to have a teacher like you. I loved your “speech” at the end of the video. I’m 54 now and I have memories of some of my teachers (as far back as Pre-school) that truly left their marks on my soul. Have a great retirement (from teaching). I am excited to see (hopefully) more videos of the farm and all the animals.

Congratulations Lester, follow your heart and always your dreams

Best wishes to you on this new chapter. Now Jami will be wanting a she shed after being with you 24/7. Just kidding. Keep the videos coming. Love to you all.

Congratulations Lester for knowing what you need to do to keep happy and healthy. The kids will love that you’re still driving the bus so the can still interact with you. If in the future you decide you might want to go back be a substitute teacher and only do it when you want to . If you decide you don’t want to go back then you know you did the right thing for you.

Am so happy for you, Lester, that you won't have to worry about finances in a big way. Am sure the 'Bigs' and 'Littles' will love having you around more! Am just as sure that many children will miss the joy of having a fine teacher like you! Many blessings to you and the whole family!

Good for you.... I wish I could retire myself, even tho I'm not old enough for retirement as well, "I have three yrs to go! " still won't be at that age " retirement " I am a very paranoid person, I feel like this pandemic has dramatically drained me (like many others). Best of luck on your new adventures 💕💕💕

Thank you for being a safe place for your students! Congrats as you move forward in semi- retirement 👏

Wow! Thanks for sharing. How exciting ... A new season for you. It's smart to recognize and stay true to what works for you Lester. So many times people who no longer love their work, remain because they feel they have to or for their retirement benefits and they become stale. You're smart!

I feel the same and I am doing the same thing but I am already in preretirement. July 22 my last day after 34 years. I grew up on a farm I know the work that it is involved. I never knew how you do it. This year is my hardest. I feel pretty much spot on to what you are saying. Enjoy doing you.

Bless you Lester.. when you know its time.. its time.. continued success with all the babies xoxox

Bingo, lester. Interacting is whats great about teaching

I am friends with a few of my former teachers. The impact you have made will be remembered in their hearts for longer than you know. No matter what you do, you are a blessing.

Definitely you can build relationships with a bus driver. I am 37 years old, and to this day, I am still friends and talk to my bus driver from Elementary School. Mrs. Finney is one of the best, and I am so thankful for our friendship.

Congratulations Lester! You have to do what keeps you happy.

Lester, you have to do what is best for you and your family. I'm sure you, Jami and everyone ( 2 and 4 legged) will continue to thrive.

Blessings on you Lester and your decision to step down in these times, as well as being there for your students and the impact on them for their future! Blessings on those who got Life Skills through you! Amen n Amen! ; )

I wish you the very, very best Lester. My husband retired at 55 and we never regretted it for a minute!