"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same." Anonymous
I love this quote. I have had many people come into my life and leave footprints on my heart. No matter what path I take or that friend takes, we are always connected through experiences, emotions, and a common ground.
I have worked with Joan for 8 years. For the first 2 years, we worked with a wonderful teacher, Jill, as technicians in a transitional kindergarten class. Jill left footprints on my heart and we still keep in touch even though she's been living in California for 6 years. (Note my Disneyland post) Joan became the teacher and I have worked with her as her technician for 6 years. I have learned alot from Joan -probably because she's Canadian! :-)
For the past 3 years, Karen has been in the classroom with us. We make a great team and we're good friends. There are some changes brewing that will mix things up at school. Joan is moving to China for the next 2 years! Karen is going to school to get her special ed endorsement and will become the teacher. I will be her technician in the afternoon and a speech technician in the morning!
Karen and I wanted to do something special for Joan. I asked my amazingly talented son, Dan, to paint a picture of the 3 of us! This is what he did! 
... We've been immortalized!
That's a very nice likeness of you - of all of you, actually!
ReplyDeleteAwww...what a nice painting! Did he do your profile picture too?
ReplyDeleteFriends are awesome.
Change is hard.
Love your blog. As my dd would say, "you're my favorite"! :)
Connie, I have to agree with your comment on learning so much from me because I am Canadian. How True...
ReplyDeleteThe picture was a perfect gift, and I just love it. Thanks to your wonderfully talented son Dan for
making me look so beautiful.
From you Connie, I have learned how important it is to spell words correctly. Not a strong point with us Canadians, but I will try.
I think you will find next year to be very exciting and you will learn so much from Lorie. I will certainly miss working with you so much. Hope I enjoy all my changes.
This was so sweet and I agree about our friends and how special they are in oour lives. But that art work is amazing!! You are right about your sons talent too, wonderful!
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ReplyDeleteThe picture is beautiful and looks just like the 3 of you. Your son has quite a talent!
It's always hard when changes happen that involve our dear friends. I wish the best for all of you. My very dear friend from work moved to Oregon in December. There's not a day at work that I don't miss her and think about her. She definately left her footprint on my heart.
You DO have an amazing talented son - the picture is breathtaking. What a wonderful thing immortalize a special friendship. WOW!
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing talented boy! It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for coming by and checking on me. I've missed everyone in bloggy land.
What a great painting --a wonderful gift!!! Joan must be soooooo cool, being Canadian and all!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou both have changed me for the best. I love ya tons!
ReplyDeleteI want to know where you teach.. Are you a Utahn?
ReplyDeleteI know EXACTLY what you mean about friends.. I think know matter the miles, when they are true friends, they stay that way..
Your sons got talent! :)
SO GRATEFUL-GRATEFUL that you got a following button! Whoo-hoo!
Now I won't miss any of your updates! :)
Happy June 1st!
That painting is wonderful. What a talented son you have there.
ReplyDeleteGood luck w/ the new changes. I have a hard time w/ change. That's why I keep Papa around.
That is SO NEAT!! What a treasure -I just can't get over it - Love it!
ReplyDeleteIt is so great to have good friends.
I agree, the three of you are amazing!!
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