Although I believe that your mom would not appreciate me sharing sad feelings, I must admit that we were most saddened when we learned of her passing. She had many gifts and will be greatly missed. I will always remember the first time I met your mom, in our classroom. We had a lovely conversation where she made me feel as though I was the only one in the room. That is a special talent given we were surrounded by several exuberant children. Then, as I watched her move through the classroom, speaking with each of the children, I realized that she was doing the same with them. She made them feel as though they were her center. I will never forget that.