I’m in tears. She was the reason I became a teacher! She Fought so hard for me when I needed to be placed in the 504 program. She made me the student I am today. And the teacher that I hope and pray to be. I will never forget hunting her address down just send her my college graduation invitation and a letter saying how much she meant to me. She replied and sent me the most sweetest letter I have ever received. Later that year I discovered she had passed away. I cried for about two days. She was my favorite teacher and it’s what I hoped to be for my students. She was the most amazing teacher a kid could’ve ever asked for. I’ll never forget every read aloud she read to us. She had a way of making every story come to life and I’ll never forget every lesson she taught me. I find myself having conversations with her every day. Her letter after I graduated said let me know whenever you find a position. I cried so hard because she had passed away before I could let her know that I got a second grade position in Pearland ISD. But I know she knew before I did And I know that she’s with me every single day. I did find my blue bonnet voter registration card from fourth grade in which she had signed off on. Thank you so much for allowing me to share this.

I miss my friend every day.

Thanks to all who commented. I think we'll more than likely do an in-person memorial service in a month or two. I will keep you updated.

Sarah, Trudi was such a great friend and if I can attend her Memorial service via ZOOM, I would be honored and like so many other comments we have never used ZOOM but your mother would have made it so easy for all of us! She is missed! Praying for your family in this very difficult time of your tremendous loss of a very special wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

I’m interested in attending ... I haven’t done zoom before but I’m sure I can figure it out... I have lots of friends who know how

I think it’s a great idea, especially if it would give you and the family some comfort.

We would be able to attend an online memorial service, Sarah. Thinking of you guys.

Sarah...whatever you and your dad would want we will support. Keeping you all in our prayers.

Of course I'm interested in attending Trudi's Memorial Via ZOOM.
I'll be watching for updates.

Thank you,
Marla Wood

I have had good success with zoom. I think it is a beautiful idea. I want to support you any way I can. Please, let me know if I can help.