The Alphabet of Love (ePub)

I was born in Salga, Sao Miguel, Azores, and came to Canada when I was three. Coming to a different country at such a young age was not easy, especially attending school at six and not being able to speak the English language. I was very fortunate at that time to have a wonderful and empathetic teacher in grade 1. The countless lunch hours and recess times she spent helping me learn the language have not been forgotten, nor has the encouragement she gave me.

I was very persistent, and thus began my love of reading—and my ability to teach my siblings and cousins at young ages to read as well. As a teenager, I wrote poems and songs, but most were lost over the years. However, I did manage to contribute two poems to my high school yearbook, one in English and the other in French.

During my early years, I wanted to become a teacher in order to help others. Although that dream did not take hold, I am currently working in a high school as part of the administrative support staff. I work with a number of amazing teachers, administrative support staff members, educational assistants, chaplain, custodial staff members, and administrators.

Every day is a learning experience with the work that I do at the school. Our students learn by our actions, and I realize how important it is for all of us to be teachers within our own lives, whether it is with our children, family, friends, or strangers. We need to show everyone, no matter what age group, the importance of love and respect for themselves and others. These wonderful young women and men out there are our future, and we need to lead by example and faith.

I am also very fortunate to work in a shelter as part of the relief residential support staff, along with a number of compassionate and empowering individuals supporting women and children who have lived or are living in abusive environments. It makes us reevaluate our own lives and be thankful and appreciative of who we are and what we stand for. I believe

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