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Dedicated Educator Has Been Lost X2
Posted by Cheryl Lykowski on July 12, 2007
(I am holding the phone-my good friend is on the opposite end.)
This has been the most unbelievable day of my life. I have a good friend and colleague that has been bravely battling breast cancer for five years. She has put up a valiant effort in her fight and remained a dedicated educator until the end – her students always came first. She passed away last night. Although we knew this was coming and I know in my heart, that she is no longer suffering and is in a better place, it still tears my heart out.
12 hours later the unthinkable thing has happened. My best friend and fellow educator died suddenly and unexpectedly. This is beyond words. I cannot even fathom what has happened.
In twelve hours, my close-knit building has lost two of the most dedicated, enthusiastic, and loyal educators you will ever meet. How do you put this into words?
Below is a picture of my dear friend who has valiantly fought cancer for the past five years (she’s looking in the mirror)
. This was taken at Relay For Life, May, 2007.
July 17th, 2007 at 9:19 am
Hi Cheryl,
I am so very sorry to read this today. I can’t imagine what you must be going through. You’re in my thoughts.
Colleen
July 24th, 2007 at 9:15 am
You know you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Jen
August 5th, 2007 at 11:01 pm
Having lost my father in October, 2006 to lung cancer, seeing him alive and joking with the nurses and doctors, then having a Code Blue called on him, I can emphathize with your sudden loss. I encourage you to write about your grief, to intermingle the joy of your friendship with the depth of your sadness. And, of course, to give it up to God. “Jesus, this is beyond me. Therefore, I put it all in your hands.” Say it, think it, each time grief threatens to overwhelm you.
Wishing you well,
Miguel Guhlin
Around the Corner-MGuhlin.net
http://mguhlin.net