Yesterday was the birthday of my good friend Linda Hurt. Linda taught at Hinsdale Central during her stellar career. She was the quintessential teacher, always putting the concerns and needs of her students, and the general population at HC, at the top of her list.
Yes, this wonderful Biology teacher knew about chromosomes, cells, the digestive system and all that goes with the subject matter but Biology was but a means for working with young people. True, she made Biology come alive and make it relevant for those young high school students.
You see, Linda was much more than a Biology teacher. She was a role model, a positive human being, a warm person and one who cared deeply about the people she worked with. At her core, she was giving and forgiving, always ready to lift up her students. Quite simply, Linda was always there...always.
Sadly, Linda has cancer and it is in advanced stages I am sorry to say. I have but one wish today, one prayer, and that is for her to feel better.
Be well, my friend,
Dick
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