Sunday, May 17, 2009

Remembering Amy

Did you ever meet an angel?  
I was lucky enough to work closely with one two years ago before I left my seventh grade teaching job. Amy was a walking Barbie doll. Seriously. She was absolutely gorgeous both inside and out. 

We met after my principal asked me to mentor Amy during her first year of teaching. Amy and I shared a fun year together talking endlessly about teaching, friends, family, writing, my move, celebrities, workouts, books, and Amy's upcoming wedding. Not only was Amy easy to work with and an amazing, caring teacher, she was also a softball coach, so excited to snag a middle school position this spring. We clicked instantly and became good friends.

Amy was killed in an automobile accident on April 8th, 2009 on her way to work.  

Although DeMasi Middle School lost a wonderful teacher and coach on that horrendous day, heaven welcomed a beautiful angel. I was blessed to share so much time with you, Amy, on your short visit here on Earth. I miss you.   

16 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh, gosh, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you and your students.

Lenore Appelhans said...

What a beautiful tribute to Amy.

Keri Mikulski said...

Thanks, Beth and Lenore.

theartgirl said...

So sorry Kerri. That was a nice tribute to your friend.

coll

Angela said...

Keri;
I've never met Amy but your posts makes me wish I had. I can imagine her nodding in agreement to some parts, blushing and elbowing you at others.
I'm so sorry for your loss, your school and Amy's family.
You are all in my thoughts.

Adrienne said...

That was a lovely tribute.
So sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

Oh Keri, I'm so sorry for your loss. From the way you wrote about Amy, I've no doubt her life was a blessing to many people, and there will be many who now mourn with you. Sending prayers for comfort and peace....

Alyson Noel said...

I'm so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you.

Kelly Polark said...

That is incredibly sad. For you, her students, her colleagues, family and friends. A life cut way too short. Wonderful tribute to a wonderful person.

Runny Babbit said...

gah! SO sad! i'm sorry for your loss.

Caryn Caldwell said...

Oh, no. That is so sad. What a loss for her students, her family, her friends...

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Keri Mikulski said...

Thanks, Coll.

Awe, Angela, I appreciate your kind words.

Thanks, Adrienne.

Yes, it was Shari. She was amazing. Thanks.

Thanks, Alyson.

Absolutely, Kelly. Thanks.

Thanks, Miss Chevious.

Yup, Caryn. It's horrible.

Awe, thanks for sharing, Lauren. You are such an amazing person and friend.

Wrighty said...

Oh Keri, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. Your kind words do clearly describe her as a beautiful person, inside and out. Please know that others care about all of you at such a horrible time.

J.F. Chambers said...

Sorry to hear about your friend, Amy. Life is difficult...

Kelly H-Y said...

This is heartbreaking ... so much potential and kindness. You are right ... heaven has certainly welcomed a beautiful angel. I am so sorry for your loss ... and for her family as well.