My dear, dear Mrs. Davis, It is with a heavy heart that I write to you. I am so sorry with what you have been given to deal with. You don’t deserve to undergo this pain; instead, you are deserving of all the good life has to offer. My daughter, Annabella, adores you. Since you became her teacher, she has constantly praised not only your teaching, but you as an endearing person as well. You took the time to know her and you will forever be in her heart. Her love for you is so great that yesterday she even said she’d wish she could trade places with you so she could fight the disease. Through the kindness you’ve afforded my daughter, you have stolen a piece of my heart as well. I ask God to give you the strength and peace to journey through this last stage of your life. Have peace in knowing that not only are you loved by family and friends, but by the many students and parents you have impacted along the way. You have touched my daughter immensely and for that we will always love you. Barbara Nogueiras Fernandez
