Chloe Belle

It's been almost a year since sweet little Chloe went to be in heaven. Chloe was such a sweet, precious little girl who has touched my life, and so many others with her courageous fight against cancer. She was diagnosed on her seventh birthday with Ewing's Sarcoma. She was in my class as a first grader and while I know teachers aren't suppose to have favorites, Chloe, and the entire group of kids I taught that year will always have a special place in my heart. I miss her fun, spunky spirit, but I know we have a special little angel watching over us!
Last month I had the honor of being chosen as a 'Distinguished Teacher' by a top 5% graduate at Spring High School. I was so incredibly touched when I got the letter saying that Chelsea, Chloe's big sister, chose me as a teacher who had an impact on her life. While I never taught Chelsea, I felt I knew a lot about her because Chloe adored her so and talked about her big sister often. The banquet was lovely, and it was so wonderful to see Chloe's mom and dad. I think about them often, especially this month as I remember Chloe's birthday.