Reading through one of my journals recently, I found this letter I had to respond to. Below is the letter and my response.
November 3, 2008
Dear Katie 2018,
Hello. How are you today? I just know you have succeeded in so much since my time. How's your job? Did you decide what you want to teach yet? Where are you working? Where did you go to college? (That would help me so much so I don't waste applying elsewhere.) How did treatment go? How was your Make-A-Wish? Have you visited your favorite teacher since you graduated high school, or has he successfully avoided you?
Who is President of the a United States? Wow. Whoever wins tomorrow will be out of office by 2018!
So, how is life going? I'd hope you are still close with your family and holding true to the same wacky traditions! What has your brother been up to? He must be doing well by now. I hope you are still involved with the community and are raising awareness for cancer.
Whatever you are doing I hope you are positively affecting people's lives. See you soon!
Love,
Your 17-year-old shadow
June 26, 2014
Dear Katie 2008,
Well, I sort of intercepted this letter a bit early. But I can answer many of your questions, so I hope you will not mind!
Today, I am fine. We are teaching chemistry at a high school in New England. It is close to home, without being in the same town. You went to a great school in Connecticut, but I will let you figure that one out for yourself (you're not applying to many anyway).
Treatments went fine, and ended right on time. You are doing well today (*knocks on wood*). You have visited your favorite teacher...you more of have not left him alone! I'm just going to say, that you will REALLY enjoy and get a lot out of student teaching!
Our Make-A-Wish was AWESOME!!! You met the man of our dreams, and it was PERFECT! Do not lose hope! Keep believing that when it is meant to be, it will work itself out.
I can't answer who will be President. But tomorrow will be a pleasant surprise for you.
We're still close with the family (but the bro and you might get a house in the near future). He us teaching! Kindergarten! In a city!
You do what you can to raise awareness, but are trying to get more involved to leave a bigger impact. Baby steps.
After your first year of teaching, I can honestly say that you are positively changing lives. I hope we continue to, and never lose faith in our dreams!
Best of luck to you,
Katie 2014
