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Melissa G

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16. Beautiful story.

Thu Dec 13, 2012, 11:16 PM

Dec 2012

Thanks for posting. Thank you for what you did and likely still do every day of your life. Your students are blessed to have you, as are we here at DU.

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I made some signs and I carried some stuff...and that was enough to change the world. [View all] DonRedwood Dec 2012 OP

thank you NMDemDist2 Dec 2012 #1

I survived...but I did quit teaching for several years so I could make more money DonRedwood Dec 2012 #23

You're a good man, DonRedwood postulater Dec 2012 #2

I'm hoping all that love came back to you ten-fold. nt Ilsa Dec 2012 #3

You are a great great teacher and the lessons that will be learned from your actions grantcart Dec 2012 #4

Thank you so much for those kind words DonRedwood Dec 2012 #40

And now I'm in tears, my dear DonRedwood... CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2012 #5

I hope it inspires some love! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #18

K and R Squinch Dec 2012 #6

.. Maraya1969 Dec 2012 #7

Thank you. nt redwitch Dec 2012 #8

Thanks Don! Love you more with every post! (tears, too) freshwest Dec 2012 #9

I'm just trying to make up for a selfish no-good youth! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #20

Thank you for your moving story Hannahcares Dec 2012 #10

Very cool! I never think about diapers. DonRedwood Dec 2012 #19

And welcome to DU! Forgot to say that! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #37

Great story. Thanks for all you do. n/t FSogol Dec 2012 #11

Thank you Don Redwood. GoneOffShore Dec 2012 #12

Can't stop the tears Hekate Dec 2012 #13

I'm sure sorry I made you cry. Mighty happy to hear about that check! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #36

Oh, don't be sorry. Your story touched me deeply--as you meant it to! Good job. Hekate Dec 2012 #52

K&R. Overseas Dec 2012 #14

kick Liberal_in_LA Dec 2012 #15

Beautiful story. Melissa G Dec 2012 #16

Mighty kind words Melissa--I appreciate that very much. DonRedwood Dec 2012 #38

you heaven05 Dec 2012 #17

a great big K&R Bozita Dec 2012 #21

Thank you for such a beautiful story kimbutgar Dec 2012 #22

Wow.Thank you . I don't even know what else to say. abq e streeter Dec 2012 #24

Thank you was plenty DonRedwood Dec 2012 #42

You've got to give of yourself leanforward Dec 2012 #25

A very hearty welcome to DU! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #39

You are a good soul. nt. femrap Dec 2012 #26

Many thanks for your Heathen57 Dec 2012 #27

I could not imagine this. TrogL Dec 2012 #28

Thanks for being part of the human and humane race. russspeakeasy Dec 2012 #29

Thank you for posting that. madfloridian Dec 2012 #30

I understand that! You've opened my eyes on many occasions and I have shared DonRedwood Dec 2012 #43

Amazing story... Thank you for sharing and passing this along... midnight Dec 2012 #31

It is so easy. I'm in a tiny school now and we still managed 3 big boxes of food this year DonRedwood Dec 2012 #44

So happy there are people like you.... thanks for your inspiration... midnight Dec 2012 #55

I hate to use this phrase here, but you are one of a thousand points of light. Flatulo Dec 2012 #32

we are all a point of light :0) lots more than a thousand! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #45

It's a great story, and reminds us that teachers Lifelong Protester Dec 2012 #33

Yes, I too am a union thug DonRedwood Dec 2012 #46

Humanity at its best! defacto7 Dec 2012 #34

A beautiful tale to hear. HCE SuiGeneris Dec 2012 #35

That is my hope...to inspire more good will DonRedwood Dec 2012 #47

Spam deleted by hlthe2b (MIR Team) line4line77 Dec 2012 #41

We can create a new world together. I believe that... OneGrassRoot Dec 2012 #48

I just added a note/link to my post. DonRedwood Dec 2012 #49

... OneGrassRoot Dec 2012 #50

OK pass the Kleenex please!!!! beachgirl2365 Dec 2012 #51

Welcome to DU! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #53

Call your local DHS. They know who needs help Patiod Dec 2012 #54