Mrs. F is the TA in J´s class, she was also the TA in A´s class last year and she is so sweet and lovely with the kids. Yesterday I got the sad news that she will not be returning to DESS after Christmas. I got a lump in my throat when I heard about it though I have to say Im not that surprised. Her husband moved to Qatar around easter I think while Mrs. F and her son stayed in Dubai. The husband came here over the weekends but I dont think you can keep that up forever. Its extra sad that she will leave in the middle of the scolastic year but I also understand that sometimes things happen fast, if a relationship deteriorating you might need to act fast to save it. (Note that I have no idea if that is the case here) Since A had her in his class last year I thought they might want to do a card for her and draw something nice. A said it was sad she is leaving but he would love to make her a nice card. J on the other hand went all sad and started crying, repeating "I will miss Mrs. F". My little one....When I read the email I had become quite sad myself thinking about all the happy times my kids had with her and of course I cried too when J was sad so we sat there, togther, hugging and crying. When she calmed down a bit she asked me if she can draw hearts on the card....some people really brightens your day, even for the kids and Im sure Mrs. F is one of them.