The first wave of refugees to Sue Silverstein’s classes graduated this weekend and said goodbye today. All of them are going off to college, thanks to Sue and the support of the Army Of Good. A new wave of refugees are coming into the school thanks to a $50,000 donation from an AOG member—blessings to her.

Today a beautiful moment.

One of the students – I won’t use her name, but I’ve written about her many times – took Sue aside and burst into tears: “Miss,” she said (most of the refugees call Sue “Miss,” a custom from home for women they love and respect.

“How am I going to live without you every day? You fix all my broken things.”

She was crying; Sue was also. So were Maria and I tonight when Sue told us about it.

Sue has been crying all week.”I love these children so much. I gave her my number and said I’d never go away.”

She hasn’t, and she won’t. She is, in fact, a fixer of broken things.

It is almost impossible for me, who has been writing all my life, to capture the love and dedication Sue has shown these displaced and frightened children; she changed their lives and fixed all the broken things.

She has never once failed them, and she is thrilled that many of their siblings are now free to become her students. She is one of those beloved teachers; her students visit every year and call her when they need help. I’ve seen her great faith and it is very real.

Sue has more love in her than anyone I have ever met; she inspires me and Maria. She is a dear friend of mine and a hero.

We are both going to Bishop Gibbons On Friday, Maria, to teach a sewing class and me to take some photos and interview one of the students we support.

Tomorrow, I return to the Mansion for Meditation Class. Their illnesses have passed, and my surgeries are over.

I’m bringing some Amish bracelets. I had a great visit with Moise today; his farm and he are thriving. So is he. I enjoyed the stay very much. We chatted for more than half an hour.