Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Dear Chip, Melissa and Gene, I have had the pleasure of working at St. Peter School for 15 years with your mother. We have shared so many things; laughter, tears, frustrations and dreams. She was a wonderful friend and mentor. I could always count on her to help me figure out how to reach a child, teach a particular subject, bulletin board ideas, whatever--she was never too busy. Your mom was a phenomenal teacher, always searching for new ideas to spark her student's interests and creativity. Over the years your mother and I carpooled to many workshops and retreats together. She often told me that I was the only person she would "let be in control" and drive. Sometimes, though, I think the only reason she came to my house was so she could visit with my two labs--but that's another story. I miss her terribly. I know I will continue to look for her car in the parking lot for a long time and on beautiful warm days, will think of her driving her little blue sports car with the top down. (Cat hair flying all over the place!) I wish you all strength and peace and may happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
