Let’s Paint a Mandala Rock

This past Tuesday, November 16th, I received a text at 4:15 p.m. that Sister Mary Vernon Gentle, RSM, a teacher, had passed away. At 4:45 p.m. I was in my car to teach the 5:30 p.m. class. Of course, I immediately had to shift gears and teach. This is not the first time this has happened (upsetting news before teaching), nor will it be the last. I proceeded to teach Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. There were two women who came together Tuesday night. During introductions, the younger of the two said that she came to class tonight to spend time with Carol. I asked later what was their relationship. Jackie said that Carol was her heart mother. I then shared with them that my heart mother had passed away right before class. This was an aha moment for all of us listening, and I was immediately grateful for the message sent from Sister. Both classes went great and they were fun! Even two of the three administrators from Wells-Ogunquit Adult Education showed up to class! You know who else showed up at class? My mentor, heart mother and friend showed up in spirit - teacher to teacher!