Unexpected x2
It’s Junior year; spirit pervades my body.
I am now considered an upperclassman.
I analyze the schedule placed in my hands.
An enormous smile casts across my face.
I got in, the class I’ve painstakingly waited for; Library Media.
Now you’re probably questioning, why would I want to get into this class so terribly? To a reader, an hour every day spent inside a library is enchanting. The notion of a continuous supply of life-altering stories generates a flame in my heart. The two years I was in this library gave me more than what I expected. I didn’t envision that I would encounter two women who would influence me.
Lively and unyielding, these are two expressions I would use to characterize Mrs. Sally and Miss Huxford.
Both possess a kindred spirit.
Both having a love for god,
and their job.
Every day in our own world, hearty chuckles would conquer the room.
The warmness of passion cocooned you.
They taught me about who I am,
and whom I wanted to be.
I was no longer terrified to be different,
to take unconventional paths.
They embraced all of me,
even the broken.
Now when I meet new people,
I think of them.
I accept every person
for whomever, they may be.
I smile at every stranger.
I smell every flower.
I laugh out loud for no reason.
I live life unafraid to be different.
I mold myself after two women,
whom I never expected to meet.
Dear Mrs. Sally and Miss Huxford,
High school was a continuous disappointment for me; until I walked into that library as an aide. I kept waiting to find myself in hallways, classrooms, and sporting events. It wasn't until I met you both were my life changed! You called me "Miss Sarah Sunshine," but I was so depressed on the inside. Every day when I walked in you'd throw your hands up and exclaim, "There's our sunshine," but I felt like I didn't deserve that title. Yet, every day I walked to the fifth period I felt lighter and lighter. You both talked about God a lot and after every conversation; I felt closer and closer to him, and man did we talk about books. I felt at home with you two, and I never wanted to leave. When life at home got hard you were the only people I could talk to. I used to be so afraid to cry in public that the day I couldn't stop the tears I ran straight to you both, and I’ve never felt stronger! I love you both so much! I'm saddened that I won't get to see you every day, but I know you're both only a phone call away! I’m so blessed that I met both of you. With every person you meet, I know they’ll walk away so much happier like I did!
Sincerely,
Miss Sarah Sunshine