I have been privileged to be a partner in the learning process of students and adults with special needs. I applaud the creator of this video.(See attached link)
Here is to you dear Jessica, Jamie, Donald, Shaun, Stacey, Crystal, and Roxanne.
You wonderful students who taught me more than I could possibly have taught you.
At a time in my persoanl life when everything appeared to be coming apart at the seams, you all taught me to enjoy the moment.
The littler songs that we sang and the laughs that we shared, all helped me to put myself back together in a more colorful and festive way. Yes, Crystal, even singing "Jingle Bells" in the middle of Walmart in May!
I salute all of you and your families. How brave and courageous you all were.
Crystal, you tiny little voice laugh and your smile still reminds me to lighten up.
Jamie, your desire for a good cup of coffee and your numerous keys have opened my eyes to wonder and appreciation for the tiny little events of life; like learning how to crawl through a window when you forget the keys.
Donald, your smiling face and happy demeanor break all the barriers that life seem to cast your way.
Shawn, your little two word phrase"your ...B--u--tt," have gotten me through some difficult times.
Roxanne, your love of the Budwiser truck almost got me fired, but, I would not replace the smile on your face as the driver let you help him unload his truck.
Jessica, you could not speak, but you convened so much in your knowing laugh and your tears. Wow, the video that we made of you to share with MR. Shelby's class has taught hundreds of "normal" children to stop taking their God given talents for granted. And how I miss your angelic smile. I pray that you are with me daily. I evoke your presence many times during the days.
Thank you all for being such a part of my life. You made Cary's untimely death much more tolerable.
You taught me to smile, even laugh in the face of uncertainty and horror.
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