I want to thank everyone who reached out to me today with messages, texts and calls, including my Post U. students who watched me break down in class and kindly accepted my human moment with open arms. I lost a dear friend this morning – a friend who, during the past years, has been there for me like few others -- who has given me the wisest advice, lent an ear and counseled me on a variety of subjects, both public and very personal. Few have been there for me like Guy was, who lifted me up when I was down. I could never repay him for his kindness – for inviting me to his house for dinner with his family when I was alone; for passing along toys and clothes to my son and daughters; for listening to me when he had far worse problems; for sending me uplifting messages, funny stories and always knowing everything about things I needed to know more about, whether, it was music, politics, religion, whatever; for constantly praising Cailin for her good heart and smarts; for putting in a good word for me always; for remaining calm and calming me down when I was not so gracious; and for always, always, always making me feel like I was the best person ever, pre- and post-divorce and all that goes along with that, when my spirit has been defeated to the lowest of lows in the past few years. Who does that? Not most people, but Guy did. I could count on him, day or night, as a friend, a father figure, a parenting guru and much more. A friend called me this morning and said “Do you know how much he adored you and your kids?” I did. He rarely had an unkind word for others. He valued every single child in this town, and wanted the best for each and every one, which is what made his work on the Board of Education so very special. There are few who walk this earth that could match his perfection. I think that’s why God called him home. I am joyous that he is finally at peace from suffering, but there is a hole in my selfish heart that will miss him for the rest of my life. I thought I had more time, but life has a way of throwing us curveballs sometimes, and cancer is the evil devil tossing that ball. I hope the community realizes the great, profound loss that happened this morning in our town, and puts political and personal gain aside to carry on his legacy, which was for the good of every one of us.
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 18:31:32 +0000
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