This goes down in history as the only time I received personal news that made me exclaim out loud with the name of the Lord! Nora is a former student of mine that I taught in my first year of teaching, and after that time we became good friends. I visited her in Germany and have kept in touch with her ever since. This is her fourth daughter, Noelle! I am absolutely shocked that a former student would give me this kind of legacy. I am so touched and humbled!! What follows are the emails showing that I was expecting her birth, but had no idea of the name. You can see Nora telling me and then my response. The copied text is below.
Dear Noelle,
so happy to share our news which I am sure will make you feel happy -and special 😊- in many ways.
On January 3rd, 2025, at 6.42 am our little Lore Lenja Noelle was born ❤️
With her third name, she is named after my favorite teacher at Sparten High who was very important for me during an important year in my youth 😉 and after the season in which we were expecting her to arrive any day 😊
She was 51 cm long and weighed 3,5kg. We were able to return home from hospital right after birth and have since enjoyed two weeks getting to know each other.. in the busy everyday chaos of a family of six ☀️
So you see, even though you haven't heard from me a lot these past years, you are as well always on my heart ❤️
Warmest wishes,
Nora
My dear, dear Nora! You should have seen my face when I finally read your email! I exclaimed, "Oh my WORD!" ... and then I started to cry! What a blessing and an honor! You filled my heart with joy! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY YOU HAVE! I miss you!
When can you all come visit!?! We have room for all of you! ... So if you ever would like to come and see these beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains again, we are waiting for you! ❤
Yesterday, I saw the protest against fascism in Berlin, and I wondered if you were there with the girls. I was grateful for the protest. I am protesting, too. It brings tears to my eyes how this horrible, lying man is ruining this country. I have NEVER voted for him, despite my pro-life views. NOT MY PRESIDENT. Please let your country know that I am part of the entire HALF of the USA that does NOT support this disgusting oligarchy this country has turned into. The poor are suffering so greatly, and my heart is torn out.
But in happier news, I am proud of you in so many ways! What an honorable woman you have become! A true blessing to your country and the WORLD!
ENJOY THIS TIME WITH THE GIRLS! ... Before I knew it, mine were 18 & 22. And I am treasuring this last year with my Annie still at home! We will be in touch soon. Sending you lots of hugs!
Love always,
Noelle
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