[/caption]Third grade was such a special year for Ellie, as it was the last time I can recall that she felt consistently good. We did not have a hospital stay the entire year. We walked to school. At the end of the year, there was a musical concert and much to our surprise, Ellie performed with her classmates. It was incredible.
I think of the gift of Ellie often as I reflect on school. Ellie's presence, laughter, creativity and courage was (and continues to be) an inspiration to me, the students and the staff at Marquette. She helped our class come together as a kind, caring and cohesive community. The students loved her, embraced her and wanted desperately to help make her first year in school a successful one.
I have learned from Ellie to smile, laugh, be playful and to take life on day at a time, embracing and celebrating the people I encounter. She has taught me that life is grabulous! Take care, Kathy Mack
A great big huge thank you to Cynthia who made it possible for both Thom and I to attend Ben's annual holiday school lunch on Tuesday. When I asked her, she rearranged her plans to come and then acted as if I had done her a favor. Made me feel like royalty!
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