My heart breaks

Today my heart breaks still. I found out that one of the students who was in my first kindergarten class suffered from a heart attack and died. She was a precious and delightful little girl who always had a smile for me. She always tried her very best, listened to everything I said, and was aways doing the right thing. One of the sweetest little souls I have had the delight of teaching. I dream about my students growing up and one day visiting me, telling me stories of high school and college and getting jobs; stories of falling in love and having their own children. But, I never, ever expected to outlive any of my students. It makes me wonder about the things she learned in my class. Not just the things she learned about academia, but the things about life and living. Did I tell her that she was special and lovable? Did she know that I cared tremendously about her? Did I give her enough hugs, enough attention, enjoy praise? Did she see God in me? It is still just so unbelievable. And, I confess it makes me want to hold closer the ones who are still here with me, to cherish them so much. If she were able to turn her ear down and listen now I'd whisper "Sweet child, we love you much."

What I was *really* doing in Canada last week!

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