From Devon
Today is going to be hard for me when I go to school and I dont have Mr. Prior but please don't be mad at him. I am not mad at him. My mom explained it to me and I believe his pain was to much for him and now he isn't in pain anymore. When I was in 6th grade I thought theater was for geeks or kids who couldn't do sports. He taught me I was wrong that even jocks can love theater. I play football but I love theater to. Mr. Prior taught me to have faith in myself that I can do anything I set my mind to. He told me at the end of last year that I had grown so much since he had first met me in 6th grade and he knew that my 8th grade year with him would be fantastic. When I got in trouble for falling asleep in the shed and missed 3 classes after his he was the only one who understood and was not mad at me and he still trusted me to go help in the shed again. He saw something in me other teachers didn't. I am going to do everything this year in theater even better then my best and I am going to make him proud of me. I believe he will know. He will always have a special place in my heart. I am going to get ready for school now and even though Mr Prior isn't there in person his memory and spirit will be there forever.
Devon
Such wisdom in one so young...
Ronni, though I know that you are surrounded by many "real friends", I hope that it comforts you to know that people outside your circle are caring for you and wishing you well.
ReplyDeleteThe words of support from Jim's students are precious; it's almost as if Jim is sending you messages of love and strength through the young adults he worked with.
Be sand; your friends will hold in cupped hands until you are rock again.
Thanks. I love reading the things they remember about him.
ReplyDeleteWow. Such wisdom from Devon. Ronni, you're still in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove and Light,
Joni
Thanks, Joni!
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