Trinity Rollieson
To Ms. Karen:
I remember first meeting you at the neighborhood pool at Alta Grove. I was a kid mindlessly swimming with no directional sense & no glasses, but I came up for air by where you were lounging. I can't remember who said hi first, but upon introductions I didn't need glasses to know you were a nice lady. You mentioned your daughter Jordan and how you were a 5th grade teacher at Mountain Island Elementary. I was a few years younger than your daughter meaning we wouldn't be in the same class, but I hoped we could be neighborhood friends. I excitedly told my mom about our meeting because it was nice knowing more people in our community. As I progressed through Mountain Island Elementary, I always hoped you'd be my 5th grade teacher, but sadly you weren't. I was disappointed, but I still loved saying hi to you in the hallways. I always recognized Jordan in the halls too & it was nice seeing a familiar face. Every time you said hi to me I felt special because although I wasn't one of your students, you recognized me and were kind to me. Every time I went to swim in Alta Grove I hoped I'd see you and Jordan and would search in anticipation (haha). Upon hearing you were sick I was naive and thought it was a cold. Being so young, I thought when a person was sick that they'd eventually get better, but it broke my heart hearing of your passing. My mother educated me on the extent of certain illnesses and from the bottom of my heart I'm sorry you went through such pain, but you were such a strong fighter. You and Jordan remain in my thoughts all these years and I still get feelings of nostalgia of you both whenever I come from a swimming pool. I never got to say goodbye to you, so goodbye Ms. Karen, Ms. Moore, & Ms. Kirch. Thank you for being so kind & to Jordan, I hope you are well.
Sincerely, Trinity Rollieson