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What a beautiful story - thanks for writing it and sharing.

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Hi Coleen,

I think I wrote a story about you and your cooking many years ago in the Times Herald.

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That's possible since I lived in Lake City and Glidden for many years. I enjoy your writing.

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Yes, it was you. I taught with Sue Devries for many years!

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And now Sue is retired, but she still subs at her old school. Those grandchildren who went on vacations with us are now all grown up and two of them have children of their own. Time zooms by. I'm glad you recognized my name.

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The spelling of your name gave it away!

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Yes, Myers is always getting misspelled, and actually, so is DeVries!

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Thanks for being a teacher AND a writer!

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Thanks so much! I think they go hand in hand.

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ESL teachers are our unsung heroes. Good for you for following your bliss and jumping into this opportunity. I'm sure you are an excellent teacher!

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Thank you. I can't imagine doing anything else!

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Great story! You have had quite the journey. Thank you for serving as an ESL teacher! You are obviously making a huge difference in the lives of your students.

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Thank you. I hope so.

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