Update On Joanne
____________________________ A meeting place for the FRIAMILY of Joanne Daquano _____________________________Tuesday, September 5
another former student ...
I had the privilege this evening to visit Joanne, and her family. Although I do not know them really at all, (Joanne taught at my elementary school 14 years ago) It was really on my heart to go. I felt a little awkward, only because I'm not a close friend or family member. But I have thought of her so often over the past several years, I just needed to say hello.
I wasn't sure exactly what to expect, you know ... I think I was expecting her to be sitting up, chatting and laughing, you know .... just like her normal self. I was nervous .... sweating like crazy. I brought her some chocolate ... I figured if I was sick in bed ... that's what I would want. I wasn't even sure if she would remember me ... it was so long ago.
It was harder than I thought. She said to me; "why did you come today?" "I just came to say hello" is really all I could think to say. "it's a bad day today" she said. A tear fell from her eye. I said "that's okay ... we all have bad days .... I'll come again, maybe it will be a better day." It was hard to know what to say. I wanted to be strong. I had to cry a little.
She looks as beautiful as she did 14 years ago. I do not know her outside of school, but I can say after spending much time on this blog, that I am sad I did not have an opportunity to know her better. What a blessing it would have been, to know such strength, faith, happiness, and love from one person. What a blessing.
I don't think she will be eating her chocolate bars. But that's okay.
I thought it was so amazing how her family was all around her. The music was on, the kids were playing scrabble. I am so happy that she has such a great support. Mike is a pillar of strength. God has blessed him with an amazing sense of humor that will carry him, and many other people through this journey.
My heart cries ... you know? It's gotta suck. I am in awe of their strength and positivity. I'm not sure I would be that way.
It was great to chat with Joanne a little, although she was pretty sleepy. And Mike was very cool, which is exactly how I remember him being. So outgoing and full of laughs. Power to you Mike. My thoughts and prayers go out to you every day ... several times a day.
Thank you for having me this evening. It was an honor.
Sincerely,
Tammy Crawley
I wasn't sure exactly what to expect, you know ... I think I was expecting her to be sitting up, chatting and laughing, you know .... just like her normal self. I was nervous .... sweating like crazy. I brought her some chocolate ... I figured if I was sick in bed ... that's what I would want. I wasn't even sure if she would remember me ... it was so long ago.
It was harder than I thought. She said to me; "why did you come today?" "I just came to say hello" is really all I could think to say. "it's a bad day today" she said. A tear fell from her eye. I said "that's okay ... we all have bad days .... I'll come again, maybe it will be a better day." It was hard to know what to say. I wanted to be strong. I had to cry a little.
She looks as beautiful as she did 14 years ago. I do not know her outside of school, but I can say after spending much time on this blog, that I am sad I did not have an opportunity to know her better. What a blessing it would have been, to know such strength, faith, happiness, and love from one person. What a blessing.
I don't think she will be eating her chocolate bars. But that's okay.
I thought it was so amazing how her family was all around her. The music was on, the kids were playing scrabble. I am so happy that she has such a great support. Mike is a pillar of strength. God has blessed him with an amazing sense of humor that will carry him, and many other people through this journey.
My heart cries ... you know? It's gotta suck. I am in awe of their strength and positivity. I'm not sure I would be that way.
It was great to chat with Joanne a little, although she was pretty sleepy. And Mike was very cool, which is exactly how I remember him being. So outgoing and full of laughs. Power to you Mike. My thoughts and prayers go out to you every day ... several times a day.
Thank you for having me this evening. It was an honor.
Sincerely,
Tammy Crawley
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