She called me back....she called me back! Ms J.
My second grade teacher... that i adore, admire and love so much!
I think she is 80 now. Not sure.
I was worried that she had gone south for the winter.
That is what my friend (who was afraid to call her
last week) thought was possible.
So, i left a message on Miss J's machine.
I had to explain to her that i was trans and that i had changed. I had to
remind her of who i was by telling her my old name and then to tell her
my new name. I was so excited and nervous and happy. I was at work..so,
kinda outta sorts and didn't recognize the number.
In the middle of explaining I said...it's the marshmellow...
the star...
and then i told her about being trans and my name etc...
and she said..."My marshmellow?, it's you?" I can't wait to see her.
I seriously am sitting here and i can't get over it....she kept thanking
me and telling me..."well, this is just the best call ever"
I gotta say, this teacher....changed lives. An absolutely beautiful human being.
And i thank God that i get to tell her to her face and hug her.
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and she kept thanking me....and i said...."No, thank you".
that is how the conversation had to end. She gave directions to her house.
and i think now,...I can't pay her or thank her enough
for the love the gifts the lessons....so many children...she made better people...
And parents...she taught them.
The others when they hear that i got to see her...will be jealous.
I want to do more to thank her. To thank her for them. I will.
My friend, that was afraid to call... that plans to go with me...is ecstatic!