Friday, November 13, 2020
Dear Kerry & Colleen,
So very sorry to hear of you mom's passing. Aunt Maggie has been keeping me updated over the past two weeks (as well as over the years).
You may not have known it but your mom was such a role model for me. My grandmother used to go on and on about Mary Jane- how proud she was of her and how Mary Jane had her Master's Degree. I think the first time I ever heard about it I was so young, I didn't even know what it was but I knew I was going to get a Master's Degree one day since it was such an admirable thing. As time passed and life carried on, I finished my undergraduate degree and set my sights on a Master's Degree, just like Mary Jane. Sadly, I received my acceptance to Georgia State University's Master of Teaching English as a Second Language program just after nanny passed away. I thought of her and your mom when I walked across the stage to receive my diploma. I was the first person in my family to earn a college degree and with the inspiration of your mom I took it a step further and pursued my Master's.
I'm so glad that Aunt Maggie and I were able to enjoy a visit with her (& Kerry) a few years ago. I'll forever remember her laugh and smile. I'm thinking of you all and sending love and hugs.
Love,
Diane
