Mom, help me to change the way I look
About 3 years ago my son came into the living room where I was writing. It was about 10:00 in the evening. My daughter had her arm around him and he was very upset. My daughter said “Mom, Jake has something to say to you.” He said, “Mom, please help me change the way I look.” He also told me that he was being teased at school. I told him that I would do what I could. I lied. I looked down at the pile of bills that I had. I remember how hopeless I felt. We had moved in with my Mom, I was a single mother and a teacher with a salary that could probably qualify for food stamps. I cried, alot.
Jake’s self esteem was not good. Anytime he tried something new, he would be up the night before crying and worrying about how people would see him. Shortly after the 10:00 talk we had, I was helping out in Jake’s class. His teacher asked me if I had ever thought about doing
something with Jake’s nose. I laughed. She said that she knew someone who might help. She phoned her friend, Barbara R., who phoned me. This all leads to you. The fact is, I would have driven to the North Pole, under water, to help Jake. You let us come, only 15 minutes away to Burbank.
I know you don”t like people to make a big deal about what you do for others. The truth is that the greatest thing any of us can do is to help someone in need – especially children.
There are few of us how have this honor, and you do it so well.
I thank God for you and so does Jake.
Sincerely
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