because I found out yesterday afternoon that a teacher I worked with for six years died of cancer on Thursday. We weren't even close; she was just "always there," if you will. She was the one who told me about the job opening at that school when I subbed in her class one day.
I am surprised it has affected me so much. Like I said, we weren't close at all. I knew she had been battling cancer, but they were continuing chemotherapy, and she told the office she would return in November.
It's just sticking in my brain. Yesterday we were at Disneyland and it occured to me as we were leaving that she will never get to come here anymore. The Lord quickly reminded me that she is having WAY more fun in heaven with Him than we just did at Disneyland. But still ...
I think I'm sad at the finality of it. That I won't see her strolling the hallways at the school; I won't hear her voice; I won't hear her laugh; I won't get to hear her sarcastic, dry sense of humor as she's telling stories about work frustrations. And I'm sad because she was a single parent who leaves behind an 18-year-old and a 22-year old. So young to be left in this world without a mother.
I want to pull myself together so I can enjoy my weekend with Ashley and grieve when I come back. Reminds me, in a way, of your friend, Ronalyn. I'll say a prayer for her right now.
I am surprised it has affected me so much. Like I said, we weren't close at all. I knew she had been battling cancer, but they were continuing chemotherapy, and she told the office she would return in November.
It's just sticking in my brain. Yesterday we were at Disneyland and it occured to me as we were leaving that she will never get to come here anymore. The Lord quickly reminded me that she is having WAY more fun in heaven with Him than we just did at Disneyland. But still ...
I think I'm sad at the finality of it. That I won't see her strolling the hallways at the school; I won't hear her voice; I won't hear her laugh; I won't get to hear her sarcastic, dry sense of humor as she's telling stories about work frustrations. And I'm sad because she was a single parent who leaves behind an 18-year-old and a 22-year old. So young to be left in this world without a mother.
I want to pull myself together so I can enjoy my weekend with Ashley and grieve when I come back. Reminds me, in a way, of your friend, Ronalyn. I'll say a prayer for her right now.
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Even though you just worked with her and were not close, it still hurts when you hear of their passing. I hope she has a close-knit family who can give love and support to her children.
Thanks so much for that extra prayer.. she has been on mind so much, for tomorrow she is off to leave behind her family to do radiation. I just can't even imagine what she is going through or how she is feeling. Her youngest is just 4 months old.. My heart really hurts.. :) But thanks again for your added prayers:)
I will be thinking of you as well.