Not even one year ago I lost a former student and friend, Caitlyn Price, to a tragic car accident. Caitlyn was the epitome of fantastic. She had a gorgeous smile and a beautiful spirit. She was going to be a wonderful high school social studies teacher. I hate it for all the students out there who will never be able to have her as a teacher, because I know she would have been great! I always called Caitlyn my "mini-me". When I talked to her I swore I was talking to a younger version of my self, except she was way cooler than I could have ever been. Caitlyn was just something special and anyone who met her knew that right away. This place here on earth has not been the same since she left."If God sends us on strong paths, He will provide us with strong shoes."
Unfortunately this evening, we have lost another special person in a horrible motorcycle accident, Jacob Frye. I was also blessed to teach Jacob. As I think about Jake this evening I realize how much he reminds me of Caitlyn. When I close my eyes and think of Jake, his smile is the first thing that comes to my mind. He had this precious smile that no one will ever forget. I swear Jake could get anything he wanted just by showing that sweet smile. I don't think there was ever a day when I did not see that smile when I saw Jake.
My heart is breaking tonight for Caitlyns family as they relive their tragedy, Jake's family as they deal with this tragedy, and all my sweet students who are questioning why they have now lost two friends in less than a year.
As I go to bed tonight and say my many, many prayers all I can think about is that Caitlyn was standing at Heaven's Gate with her beautiful smile waiting on sweet Jake. I know she will take care of him and he will her. Now we have two amazing angels watching over us. May they both rest in peace and may God give all those hurting the strength they need during this very sad time.
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