Dear Mrs. C,
It may sound slightly cheesy, but ever since sophomore year, I never knew my life would change so drastically. It feels like yesterday, when I was sitting in the second row from the door listening to you speak and teach us about theology. I didn’t speak very much, but you would always offer us opportunities at school to expand our faith. I became a retreat leader quite quickly and realized that being involved at school and being involved in my religion at the same time was so rewarding. Slowly but surely, I became a Lector and Eucharistic Minister. We soon developed a bond. Some mornings I would go to mass to lector and you were always there to greet me. We would do our regular hellos and goodbyes, then junior and senior year flew by and I was ready to graduate. I will always remember the day I walked in for graduation. You greeted my parents and I as we checked in and you said to my parents, “You have an incredible daughter." My parents simply thanked you and as you complimented me and then I got ready to leave. It was a bittersweet moment, but I knew I would be back to visit!
But this isn’t to describe our relationship or reassure you that you made a huge impact on me. We both know how much you changed my life for the better. This is explaining how you did this and why it was so important to me. People of faith sometimes teach Catholicism in a pushy manner and that is why I think most people shy away from religion. We are taught that our actions need to match our words and that’s how you taught. You taught us what the Bible said, and you abode by every teaching. You were never hypocritical.
You have taught me to be honest and loving, more than I was before I met you. I used to go to church regularly, but never got the full experience. I realized how important God is in my life and how important you are in my life because you brought me closer to God. I will always love you and keep in touch because you have truly changed my life for the better. Thank you for everything you have done for me.
Love always,
Victoria
