Thank you Gretchen...

Derek's words fill in the picture...and I am grateful that you shared them.

Becki was his teacher---and you should know that she was impressed by your son---that he conveyed to her a sense of joy, and hope, and wonder that she will carry forever. Becki is one of the real teachers---who knows that occaassionaly, she can learn from her students as well. And her respect for your son knew no bounds.

I am a librarian from NJ...I never met your boy, but Becki made him very real for us all. And I promise you that as long as the Respite stands, this garden will too...in Derek's name. God bless you lady, and your son.

Lisa Leslie Golda Shields,
Gala, of the Garden
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