Dear Shirley:

Thank you for explaining for me the bigger than 360 degree angle news-to-me.

I am wondering who is going to comfort you during Spring Break, assuming you won’t be seeing Dave and Andrew and your special friend as well as others, or will you be communicating with any of them? You will also be away from your patient and laid back pre calc teacher, your yoga teacher and that green room and cool template… as well as the track and the exercise room…

You will need to take breaks during spring break (not that much of a break, having all those tests when you go back) to relax and unwind and you will need positive interactions with others to keep you well, an ongoing self care taking that needs to be done.

Indeed you value good friends and friendships and I love reading how you were defended by your special friend in Seventh grade. That is priceless when someone stands up for you, picks you when others don’t. It is something you obviously remember very well because is so very meaningful and valuable.

I like your snowflake analogy. Maybe there will be snowflakes in your next poem…?

anita