Beautiful. Brave. These are two words that come to mind when I think of my dear friend, Karisse. Surviving 4 battles with cancer, the death of her mother and the remarriage of her father are just a few of the reasons that I think she’s brave. I am currently riding the train home from Charlotte where I was able to visit with her for a short weekend that included Shakespeare in the Park, pedicures and plenty of shopping at Ross. I’m blessed to have person in my life who can be the type of person that you rarely see yet it never feels unusual when you are together. I always leave her presence inspired to do the things I am passionate about. Which sometimes leaves me wondering…what am I passionate about? Karisse is passionate about making a difference in the world especially in regards to human trafficking. She wants to see it end in her lifetime. I guess I am passionate about things that just aren’t so world-changing or aren’t they? I recently have been reading anything about classroom management and being a better teacher that I can get my hands on and I read this quote that in summary said, Teach a child, close a prison door. I guess I am passionate about teaching and loving children and helping them see they can achieve whatever they set their mind on. Is my passion something trivial? Sometimes I feel as if they are. Karisse, my friend, are beautifully and uniquely yourself and value your friendship. Be brave in Portland.
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OH Megs...I'm so honored! I don't think that your passions or teaching is small at all! I think it's so brave! It's a huge undertaking and you dedicate yourself to a handful of children at a time. You change lives. I really believe that you are making a difference in the lives of these kids. So many kids don't have love in their lives and YOU can love them. They will remember you for that. They will be impacted by that. I wish we could have talked more about this when we were together. I love you. And I want that hat. $40 really wasn't too much, was it. Sigh.
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