Dear Mrs. Davis,
As fate would have it, just a day before reading about your diagnosis and prognosis I was thinking about you and the class you taught me in, back in 2002, as a sophomore.
I was remembering one of the assignments you gave us, to do some research into our dream careers and present in front of the class. I always had a dream of becoming a commercial pilot but being color blind I always knew that was not a realistic career path, and when I became disillusioned you pulled me aside, helped me think of an alternative and helped me plan a presentation.
I know that after with 50 years of teaching and having thousands of students come through your classroom you may not remember that, but I never forgot it and how much it touched me that you would take the time to help me out.
I extend a virtual hug and my most sincere feelings of support during such difficult times. I thank you, Mrs. Davis, for touching the life of a student that struggled enough in high school and you helped along, even after I had decided I was giving up on your class. I thank you, Jonathan, for having the strength of sharing your story with us and for sharing your wonderful mother with her students, may the knowledge that she touched so many lives always bring a smile to your face.
My thoughts are with you both and your family.