“Note: Sue was released from the hospital last night (Thursday) and is home and well, and plans to be back at school soon; she is hard to keep down, and tough as nails. Her kids sent me this get-well card, and she would welcome your thoughts and comments, as well as some acrylic paint and inexpensive canvases, which are easy to get on Amazon. I’ll send some along; it might make a nice greeting for her and any discarded objects (see below) for her students. She also loves to get e-mail – see below. You can send get-well cards or objects (or paint or canvases) to Sue Silverstein, 2600 Albany Street, Schenectady, N.Y., 12304. Sue is famous for taking care of other people but not herself. Let’s show her how much she means to all of us. Paint and art supplies are always what she wants. Her students have (see above.) Sue is the best human being I know. Get well, my friend; you are missed and loved. – Jon Katz.”
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—News from the Art Room – Special Blessings
Fall has been interesting. (That’s a super great big fat understatement.) In my personal life, I wrote a little bit last week about my car, which has been handled beautifully by my insurance agents. They really are like good neighbors (hint) and have been there every step of the process. SOOOOO, my car got hit while visiting someone who was ill, and then I got sick. One week later, I ended up with emergency abdominal surgery and am still sitting in the hospital.
The hospital staff have been amazing. They fixed me in time to avoid significant issues that were about to take over. God has a plan. The students from NDGB have been sending notes and cards all week. The other teachers and staff have been sending nonstop messages of support via text, email and phone.
My family has been here nonstop. I am blessed. I would, however, like to be done, for a little bit anyway, with emergencies. Then I feel guilty because this is nothing compared to some. We have spent a lot of time talking about the goodness of people. No matter what happens in the world there is a core fire of love that cannot be extinguished. Of this I am certain. People, old people, young people, rich and poor people, only want to help others. They do so every day and will not stop doing so.
I am hoping to return to school next Tuesday to get right back into the projects we have going, especially the holiday things in progress. Just remember, even the Grinch could not steal joy.
If you have extra stuffing for pillows around the house, it goes fast during gift-making seasons! We always seek donations for anything you feel could be made into something new! Rolled gauze, wire, glassware, canvas, art supplies, heavy foil, pinecones, glue sticks, seashells, sea glass, bottle corks, sandpaper, and wood.
I love hearing from you. My email is Sue_Silverstein@nd-bg.org
Have a blessed day!
Sue
ND-BG
2600 Albany Street
Schenectady, New York 12304
