It is amazing how much I have in common with a person who is twice my age. Let's call her... Naomi.
Naomi was my favorite teacher in high school. Her bubbly personality was so easy to love, despite her strict classroom rules. She loved teaching English, so I loved learning it. Naomi was my high school English teacher from 7th to 10th grade. (Yes, just like Mr. Feeny on “Boy Meets World.”) By this time, I was attached. Her enthusiasm had gotten so contagious, that I made it a priority to be her constant shadow. She was a joy to be around.
My heart broke to pieces when she said she was making a career change right before my junior year. I thought I would never see my favorite teacher again. I expressed my concern, and - like it was nothing - she told me, "Well, now we can be friends!"
And so it began.
Naomi has been my mentor and closest friend ever since she stopped teaching. She always maintains the most positive attitude. She is going through so many big changes in her life now (so am I - how ironic…), and I love to watch how she fully trusts God like it's no big deal. I wish I could be more like her. Her love for the Lord still inspires me every day. I am always at her house soaking up all the wisdom I can get. I am her shadow; her Ruth: wherever she goes, I am so there. I hope and pray that she stays in my life as long as possible, and that I turn out to be a fraction of the amazing person she is.
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