As of July 1, my mom Annette has retired from the Edmonton Public School Board after 31 years of dedicated service. I offer her my most heartfelt congratulations on this milestone.
It has a particularly special meaning for me, because, as the parent of a disabled child, my mom always had time to share her wisdom and humor with me, as well as providing for my needs and making sure that I was not denied the usual preteen and teenage experiences growing up. These included sleepovers, and as the teen years approached, regular weekend visits to a teen dance club. All this while maintaining a full load at work (any notion that part-time teaching is less work is utter hogwash)
And most importantly, as a teacher she recognized my passion for writing early and always encouraged it, even gently prodding me to follow punctuation and grammar rules when I thought what I was doing was good enough. If there is one person responsible for the spirit behind Scenes From Mike's Life and Mikey The Movie Guy, it is her.
Mom, after spending all those years helping and encouraging me, I want you to take the next several decades to be kind to yourself. There is no way I'll ever be able to repay all that you have done for me, and I love you.
Your son,
Mike
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