Just gave this to my lovely mentor, 'Mrs. D', who has supported and encouraged me for years to succeed. She just passed away a few days ago from a heart attack. She was 78 years old, but full of life and wisdom. Always open to everybody. This is dedicated to her, still an angel watching over us.
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Thank
you for allowing me
the opportunity
to learn from you
when
I was seeking so much knowledge
when I was asking many questions
you patiently listened and answered accordingly
never showing
signs of frustration
Thank you for taking the time
to
show me the necessary skills today
that will lead me with
confidence into tomorrow
for believing in me and having enough
faith
to share your work
your dreams
and your vision
Thank you for accepting me as I am
with all my eagerness
and my sheer joy over the little things...
you never tried to
squelch that spirit in me
Instead, you have encouraged that
spirit
and for that, I do thank you
I realized the
knowledge I need for work can be learned anywhere,
taught by most
anyone
but the life skills I needed that go along with it...
well, that would have to be taught by a very unique individual
with a very special gift for giving
a gift of patience and
understanding
that someone is you, my Mentor
and now, my
friend