Patrick says:  Appologies for extra text box but the lower right "plus" button and I couldn't reach an agreement.  I just want to say how moved I was by your poetry and love the creative expression!  I can tell you've developed quite a heart for this profession and your future students will be all the more enthusiastic because of it.  I agree that its truly amazing how inspirationjal the right mentors can be at the perfect times in life, as long as you keep an open heart and mind to be receptive when they appear.  I know how it feels to be dealt a bad hand as I too lost a parent early in my childhood, but like you, keeping the right attitude proves you are that much more resilient and greatful for the time you have on this rock.  You've overcome some of life's most difficult challenges and built quite a life for yourself and I'm inspired from reading your story!