Day 2 Ms. Scruggs: A teacher who made my life

Today was a great day.  Actually not just great but pretty awesome.

It seems as though initiating this 15 day writing spree has helped to spur some pretty fantastic things. 

My day was filled with browsing over the excessive sales at the mall and movie watching with my two favorite ladies.  At the end we parted our ways, each to their own car, bound for home.  As my mom and I traveled down the escalator I get a phone call from my Nana, remembering that we just said goodbye moments ago.

"Rachel Ms. Scruggs is here! Come over and say hi!" That was my Nana, and I could tell from her elation that Ms. Scruggs was indeed excited to see me, just as I was her.

Ms. Scruggs, if you're wondering, was my Pre-k teacher and she was wonderful.  I remember the days she'd bring in pickles for our entire class to eat.  I even remember the times she read out loud to us everyday, spurring my imagination to great heights and length.

I indeed never forgot Ms. Scruggs and she never forgot me.  I can still see her face as I hastily walked over to them both standing at the bottom of the escalator. I embraced with several huge hugs and she planted a strong kiss on my cheek.  I couldn't believe she looked so good! That was my first thought.

She started in on how she had been keeping up with me throughout the news and the work with the community and youth for a nonviolence movement.  She said, "I always told my kids they'd be great! And I knew you would!"  Man I couldn't believe it, this woman had initiated my purpose, she had kick started my everything! There was a reason I had always remembered this woman and it was because as a young child and her as a teacher she exchanged positive interaction with me and encouraged me to be great.  

I pray and hope that I keep this woman in my heart forever, and even in her young 2 year retirement, so far, I hope and pray she continues to inspire young children to be great despite the odds.

My heart is joyful tonight, and if you feel as though there was a teacher who helped to inspire you share this story and your own.  Continue to remember them forever.

Thank you Ms. Scruggs I will always love and remember you...