Terrific Tuesday

Today I had the opportunity to eat lunch

with one of my favorite teachers of all time,

Mrs. Judy Witt.

Mrs. Witt became my French teacher when I was

in 8th grade, and taught me all the way

through 11th grade.

She was also my Foreign Language Club Adviser

throughout my high school career.

I enjoyed my time so much in and out of the classroom

with Judy; whether it be making us laugh in French class,

going on field trips to the Maisonette, or doing service

work through Foreign Language Club,

I always had fun spending time with Judy.

I was so fortunate to have this lady as my

mentor, 

and I am so thankful that our relationship did not

end when I graduated high school.

When I was in college, 

we would keep in touch through emails, and 

I would often visit Judy after school when I was home

on breaks from NKU. 

*Fun fact: Mine & Keith's relationship sparked when

I was at the high school going to visit Mrs. Witt.

We passed each other in the hallway, started

chatting, and this conversation prompted me to later tell 

my best friend, Kacie, that

"Keith Messer was so hot", 

who then proceeded to tell him I said

that later in the week at a party. 

If it hadn't been for this day,

Keith and I may have never gotten together.

Isn't it funny how all of the pieces of the puzzle

fit together at just the right time?!

After college when I was beginning my teaching career,

Judy was there for me through the roller

coaster ride that is teaching. 

She was one person who said,

"You can do it" when I just wanted to quit.

I always enjoy our time together,

and today was no different.

It's funny how our conversations

have changed from high school talk,

to college, to work, and now to families.

I shared with Judy the struggles that

Keith and I have been facing this past year,

and of course she had words of wisdom

for us.

Words cannot express the special bond

that Judy and I have.

I hope that one day I can follow in her

footsteps and inspire my students

the way she continues to inspire me.

I look forward to many more times

spent with this very special lady!