To Mel

I think I need to take this opportunity to tell my wife how wonderful she is. She's been having a little trouble lately with work. Mainly the parents of the kids she teaches. They are being very difficult and very unrealistic. Their kids are, for the most part good kids, but, as kids do, they have trouble from time to time. Weather it be understanding the lessons or behavior or whatever.

When the teachers have to discipline or suggest that their kid is having trouble with learning something, the parents will immediately dismiss it and blame the teaching. Which is totally unfair.

So...I've said it before and I'll say it again. She is great at what she does. The parents have a hard time coming to terms that their kid might actually not be "perfect." Mel, you have the ability to make learning fun for these kids, and I know that it's true because of the stories you tell me. All the songs and little tricks you make up to help the kids remember things is amazing. If I had one teacher in all the years that I was in school that actually attempted to make what they were teaching fun. I know that I would have been a better student. Just remember, the good thing about being a teacher is that you only have to deal with this group for one year. Then it's all new parents, and kids.

Also, just remember that you kids on Wednesday nights look up to you and trust you, and will confide in you with probably more than their parents. That's because they know that your there to help them and not punish them. For me, the kids have actually helped me on my path, and I know that if you give it some more time your kids will do the same for you. In helping them find their path they'll in turn help you find yours. That's the way I've viewed things. Just know that something made you want to do this and I know it was for a reason greater than me. There is plenty of time for you to figure out your own journey while your helping your kids find theirs, and I'll be here to help you with whatever you need.

I love you.