Update On Joanne

Hi there Joanne, Mike and family,

My name is Tammy, and I was a student at Holy Cross school many many moons ago. I didn't actually have Joanne as a teacher, but remember looking up to her so much because she was so young and beautiful...she made it very easy to look up to her! Mike, I remember you joining us on a school field trip one day, and I remember you being so excited, and goofy, and full of fun. Very cool. I can only imagine what you have all gone through in the past several years. I commend you, especially you, Joanne, for your strength, and your amazing outlook on what this battle has been for you. You have handled it with such grace. Although I have thought of you so very often, I had never spoken to you. It was only by coincedence (or not) today, that I visited the GMHA site and found your blog. It was amazing to read all of the stories and memories. I feel...such emotion for you, and your family. I want to help. I want to hug you. I want to do anything I can to make it all better for you. My heart is crying for you tonight. I am so glad that you have such a large and amazing group of people surrounding you, supporting you all. I am sure you are so grateful. I am such a small person, I mean...I don't even know if you would remember me...But I remember you. And I absolutley always will! You too Mike! Although I will admitt, this is the first time I've ever called either of you by your first names! I feel so grown up! (only took me 27 years!) I would like to pop in and visit. I hope that would be okay. I will keep it quick, as I realize how popular you are! But if you happen to need a foot rub, I'd be totally fine with that too! I believe I will see you soon.
Thanks for creating this blog. I'm really grateful I had a chance to say hello. I really do think of you all so often. If there is anything at all that I can do....please, do not hesitate to call. 905-877-4052. Really.
Love, prayers and thought abound,

Tammy Crawley (Dooley)