To Joan
Your life was an exemplary display of passion, love, empathy, excellence, and joy. Your dedication to the welfare of children was esteemable, noble and what every adult should aspire to, for children are our future. We must teach them well and let them lead the way. You showed people the beauty these kids possessed inside. You gave them a sense of pride and in doing so we are encouraged to remember a time when everything was simple and life wasn’t so challenging. The childlike spirit is unlike any other fascinating expression of life. We are grateful and eternally thankful for your work. Your legacy, memory, and inspiration will live on through this blog!