My Life According To Me

Erik Gray's Published Book excerpts

#journalgems
Written by Erik 

8th grade 2007-2008

 (7 of the 60+ pages)

Thank you to dedicated public school teachers who encourage students to write.

To write about their likes

and their dislikes

To write about the people in their lives-

their families

and their friends

To write about their sorrows

and joys

To write about lessons learned from the past

and their dreams of the future

To write about their inner most thoughts

Little did he know, or any of us knew back in 2007-08, this book would become a lasting cherished treasure. 

Thank you Mrs. Rowland. We dedicate this post to you and to teachers everywhere that encourage your students to write.

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Notice the 3rd to the last line....about FRIENDS. WOW!

Social Media platforms were tools in which Erik hung out with friends 

while on hospice. 

Since Erik couldn't go visit each and every friend in his last months, 

many came to him for in person visits. (my mama heart is grateful!)

This mantra carried him through his cancer journey.