Spotted : To my teacher. Over three years ago around Christmas you approached me asking if I was ok. You had noticed I was even quieter than usual. I was going through a rough time in my life and was thinking of doing something I would now never do. Just because you reached out to me the way you did, it made me realize people do care. I was lost, confused and tired of everything bad going on in my life. I don’t think you understand what type of effect you had on me and my then current situation. I just want to say thank you for noticing something and acting on it. You are older, wiser and more educated and you did make everything clear to me. You saved me, and I think about it every day. I am in a much better place right now and dating this amazing guy. With Christmas just around the corner and remembering this time of year 3 years ago when you approached me makes me smile. I will never forget your words “One day at a time--this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering.” I wish I had the courage to name you so you know who you are, but even if this helps get the message across to stop and pay attention to people around you. People are always dealing with something. So if you notice a change, be a friend and be there for them.
Signed
A girl who knows where she would be if it was not for you that day