21 years, a lot happens in 21 years-so much matter of fact that you really can not cover it all. You can not really tell someone about what has happened in your life that has made you who you are today and the things that have shaped your personality and being to become the person they are looking at right now, today.
You see, when I look back on my young life as a child I have quite a few memories of school and friends and remember trying to figure out how I wanted to treat people and really oddly enough my 6th grade teacher has so much to do and holds many memories of my past. You know that one teacher that really made an impact on your life? The one that when you sit around talking about teachers that "one" always pops into your head and you wonder..."Where are they, what are they doing?" The friend to a child as much as they could be as well as a teacher? Things change so much with age.
Mrs. Janie Taylor and I always had a special relationship when I was in 6th grade. I remember the first day I met her and thinking how kind she seemed to be, I even remember what I was wearing (strange huh?) As the year passed I leaned on her for many things, my family was consumed with my sister being ill and I occasionally needed a little extra attention and guidance since my mom was very busy with Bekah and we had some major family turmoil that year that caused much confusion and insecurity, Mrs. Taylor was always there. I remember sitting up at her desk and just talking to her and telling her how I felt or things that I was concerned about after school or during recess and she would listen, maybe this was nothing big to her but to an eleven year old it was so needed. Every now and then I would need to go with her after school because no one was home or for some other strange reason that I was not privy to as a child and she was always there, smiling and talking. ( I think I had a few pop quizzes in there too, hmmm...is that fair?)
I was able to track her down (not as hard and mysterious as it may seem) and we met for lunch. Marissa thought this was VERY funny that I was going to see MY sixth grade teacher. I only hope that Marissa has a teacher one day in her life that she thinks of as I think of Ms. Taylor. She is still just as kind and beautiful as I remember her as a child. Sometimes God brings certain people in your life that will always be a part of you for one reason or another, a person that you don't have to talk to or see every week, month, year or even 21 years but you know that they are just... there-part of who made you who you are, part of your past.
I truly enjoyed seeing Mrs. Taylor again and just officially want to thank her for her kindness and professionalism, she went way beyond the required duties of a teacher. Mrs. Taylor taught me more than the stepping stones of academics needed to become the nurse I am today she also taught me kindness, compassion, hope, friendship and so many other things that makes me person I am to many people. Mrs. Taylor passed along traits that allow me to be a nurse to the sick and hopeless, the mother to my children, the wife to my husband and true friend to those around me. I hope I can continue on with a renewed sense of compassion and maybe one day be this person to someone else in their life.
Thank you Mrs. Taylor.
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This was sent to my personal e-mail by Mrs.Taylor and I really wanted to post it here to save it to our family journal due to the fact that I didn't want it to be erased. I hope she doesn't mind!
Dear Cindi,
I just opened your wonderful e-mail and you certainly know how to bring on the tears!! Your kindness (and memory) are overwhelming and I suspect much has been exaggerated in your mind over the years. ( I still don't remember the time capsule). However, I do remember the many talks we had and how you stood out from all the rest because of your maturity and sensitivity. By the way - you write very well - I'd like to take a little credit for that! I figured last night that you were in my first 6th grade class in Westridge - only 18 kids and a very, very special year!
I sooo enjoyed visiting with you and Steve and hope someday to meet your children. I will be keeping you all in prayer during your absence but please do keep in touch. You are a beautiful mother, wife and nurse and I have learned something very valuable from you - thank those in my life who have been special - it's the easiest gift to give but by far the most meaningful and lasting. God bless, love the the family and many many thanks for all the kind words. You'll never know who much it means. Love, Janie
This is so awesome. Mrs. Snow is my "one" teacher. I am really glad that you had this opportunity.
qplzrYes, it really brings on the tears. I am so glad you two found each other again. Why did it take so long? But as ever God has perfect timing so don't think it should have been any different.
I thank God for putting such a Christian woman in Cindis' life when she needed it the most. I thank Mrs.Taylor for listening with her heart to Gods' whisper.No Mrs. Taylor you are the person I have heard of most all of Cindis' life (no exaggeration there).
I like to say," To the world YOU might be one person,to one person you might be the WORLD". You was her world!!!
Yes our Cindi is quite the unique person, we are so proud of her.
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