Dear Jodi,

I will never forget the night you invited our family for a taco dinner at your home. Bob and Henry must have been 2 years old. I didn't know anyone with twins in the area and you and Dave were wonderful to connect with. I will always remember the kindness of that invitation, and your easy smile that made me feel like everything would be okay. You had a quiet confidence amid the chaos that I admired. I felt like, if she's got this twin thing down, so can I. Thank you for helping me to see that.

I am also incredibly grateful for having you as Austin's 3rd grade teacher at Simpson. I remember when they brought you in mid year and Austin came home telling me all about you! He was beaming, talking about how you coached soccer and ran marathons. You took special time with each of those students and managed to reignite their spirits and their drive to learn. You were organized, attentive and in tune to their needs. All the parents breathed a sigh of relief. You were like Mary Poppins, coming in and saving the day!!

I know there are so many families in Peachtree Corners whose lives you have touched. Your generous and loving heart is something we all have experienced in some shape or form. 

Our family has immense gratitude for you. You are a blessing to all who know you. 

We are holding you in prayer Jodi,
Steve, Liz, Austin, Jacob and Thomas Walsh