A student asked me today if I had received a valentine from my husband. When I said no she asked if I had gotten him one. When I again said no, she looked at me kind of funny. I took her aside and explained that he had left before Christmas, as she knows me well enough to know what I was telling her would not be usual for me. She hugged me, told me she was sorry and asked if I was OK. She seemed quite relieved to hear that not only was I OK, but that we are getting along fine.
Yesterday a different student went to ask our social worker if I was OK, as he had noticed that I had lost a lot of weight, and he wanted to make sure it wasn't because I was sick. When I told him thank you for caring, he grinned and said, elly, you rock!
Two of my favourite young fellas are snoring in the bed beside me right now. It is such a privilege. I probably won't sleep much cause Sam is a bit of a restless one, but it's worth it. Market in the morning. For now, good night. elly
"My biggest hobby is hanging out with my family and kids." Joel Osteen
My object in living is to unite
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As my two eyes make one in sight.
Only where love and need are one
And the work is play for mortal stakes,
Is the deed ever really done
For Heaven and the future’s sakes.
~ Robert Frost
Love
Peter
Loved the students concern for you. A reflection of the kind of person you are. I think you rock too
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