1. nanns01
    nanns01
    Nancy
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    nanns01

    My daughter is a Senior in high school. Academics have never been her strong area (she has a learning disability that makes testing and memory skills really hard) however, she has always loved school. She is a social butterfly and has tons of friends. With her learning disability most classes are hard for her but she found her niche in being creative. She is a great photographer and has actually won some awards in local photography contests. Her photography instructor at school really encouraged her. Well, today, he very suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. He collapsed at school and passed away later at the hospital. My daughter and I are both devastated. He was so good to Madeleine (and to all his students). She took every class she could with him. He was one of those great teachers that everyone liked. Always a positive attitude. Great sense of humor. I can't say enough good things about him. I'm surprised by how hard this has hit me (although I probably shouldn't be--we absolutely adored him). Can't seem to stop crying tonight.
    And just to top things off...we are suppose to have a huge snow storm this weekend. It's been raining and very dreary all day. Maybe that has added to my blue mood.
    Sorry to ramble on. I'm not typically one to share these kinds of things but just felt I needed to get it all out. Thanks for listening.
    Be at peace Mr. C.

  2. rukristin
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    rukristin

    Oh no :( That's so sad.

    Lots of hugs for you and your girl.

  3. valerieb
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    valerieb

    How very very sad!! Sending prayers To his family and yours!

  4. Beth Ann
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    Beth Ann

    Oh I am so sorry. Prayers for his family and you and your sweet Madeleine!

  5. erinm
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    art & life 2331 posts
    erinm

    So sorry to hear this news Nancy. Make sure to continue encouraging your daughter to pursue something that she obviously enjoys & is good at. I think that would be a great way to honor him.

  6. nanns01
    nanns01
    Nancy
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    nanns01

    Thanks for all the kind words ladies. My heart just aches for his wife (also a teacher) and family.
    I think Madeleine's next photography contest entry will be dedicated to Mr. C.

  7. amystuart18
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    Count on Me for Imperfection 2265 posts
    amystuart18

    How heartbreaking. Hugs for you and your daughter.

  8. Sasha
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    Sasha

    this is incredibly sad.. I'm so sorry for you loss. *hugs*

  9. Ursula
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    Ursula in Arizona
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    Ursula

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Such a person is rare so of course you feel the loss keenly. May God give you comfort and peace as you mourn.

  10. allieH
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    allieH

    I'm so sorry

  11. rosaliejb
    rosaliejb
    rosalie boutcher
    one day at a time 6407 posts
    rosaliejb

    oh my i am so so sorry to read this, may God comfort you and give you strength and peace. xx

  12. MelindaM
    MelindaM
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    MelindaM

    I am so sorry for your loss.

  13. EAugustin
    EAugustin
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    EAugustin

    Prayers & Hugs darling for you & your daughter.

  14. kellyv
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    kellyv

    that is heartbreaking news. hugs and prayers to you both.

  15. ibrokeitmommy
    ibrokeitmommy
    Kelly
    a little of us 4566 posts
    ibrokeitmommy

    that's very sad :(. I'm so sorry for you loss. I think dedicating her next entry is a fantastic idea.

  16. KimN (dkgcnelson)
    KimN (dkgcnelson)
    Kim
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    KimN (dkgcnelson)

    So very sad! My prayers are with you, your daughter, and his family.

  17. kathleen
    kathleen
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    kathleen

    so sad! hugs to both of you!!

  18. NicoleHSC
    NicoleH
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    Seriously...Brains. 21537 posts
    NicoleH

    oh Nancy this is just so sad...thinking of you both and Mr. C's family. :(

  19. briannabyman
    briannabyman
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    just small wishes 246 posts
    briannabyman

    Sad! Thinking about you both!

  20. Betsy Gourley
    Betsy Gourley
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    Betsy Gourley

    that is so very sad. I'm also so very grateful to the other adults who are so very good to my kids. Prayers for peace for you and for his family.

  21. jenarm
    jenarm
    jenarm
    Frantic Crafter 2537 posts
    jenarm

    Oh no! How about some scrap healing. It may be too fresh now, but I have found some solace sometimes in scrapping about really sad things.

    Hang in there. :(

  22. Erin B
    Erin B
    Erin B
    Its a red red world 5447 posts
    Erin B

    so sad. thinking of you and his family.

  23. qingmeiSC
    qingmei
    Geralyn
    In a Creative Bubble 3527 posts
    qingmei

    That is so sad. I'm so sorry for your loss :(

  24. nanns01
    nanns01
    Nancy
    1863 posts
    nanns01

    Thank you everyone. We are doing a little better today. I really appreciate all your kind words.
    That snow storm did make it here. Man alive! We have over 12 inches now and it's still snowing. I think we're predicted to get another 3-5 inches. It is a good time to do some scrapping and to think happy thoughts about how lucky Madeleine was to have had such a great teacher and wonderful influence in her life.

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