There will be a day that you say "Oh man, she was my FAVORITE... what was her name?" because.. well, you are 6. So when you need your memory jogged, this will help you. From Day 1, this woman loved you and advocated for you. She cheered for you, corrected you and guided you. For 7 hours a day, 5 days a week... she was your person.
What you don't know is, she was mine too. She was my sounding board, my safe place, my rock. I have had concerns about your learning and she took extra time, HER time and spent it building into you. Anytime I was scared, or sad... she hugged me, pulled me aside and reassured me. She was MY person.
Tonight you cried for at least 20 minutes, SOBBING for her. I knew your tiny little spirit grieved not having her as a teacher... something in you just knew. I watched you tonight, I watched you shed tears on that stage and my mommy heart KNEW it was because of her.
I GRIEVE TOO. It feels like something has died. I'm not being dramatic... but it truly is a loss. I know Mrs. G is there to bless the next class, she needs to move forward, just as you do but I can PROMISE you... she will never forget you.
Teachers leave such a mark on our children and you, YOU Brenda Galimore will forever be in both of our hearts. I remember Mrs. Hanley and how much I loved her. Kindergarten was hard for me...I'm an introvert - but she walked with me and showed me how to lead. That was the beginning of me KNOWING I could be more than an introvert, more than shy, more than scared... I could LEAD. She believed in me just as you believe in Tristan.
Thank you. From the bottom of my heart... more than you could EVER, EVER know... thank you. YOU brought him joy. THANK YOU.
Tristan, I will forever surround you with the best I can, but this one... man, she will be hard to top.
I love you and am so proud!!! Mommy
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