The job required that she travel with Alan (Patricia's husband at the time) everyday to his job-site and do whatever he needed. About two months later, Alan began getting drunk and mysteriously disappearing with Susie when he was supposed to be at work. The subsequent confrontations and heated discussions led to Alan losing a long sought after partnership in the company and a very nasty divorce between Patricia and Alan. Within a couple of weeks, Susie needed more help and a shoulder to cry on. Patricia forgave her immediately and helped her. .
When I incredulously demanded why she even cared, she stated "Susie has made a lot of mistakes and just needs someone to love her -. I remember feeling maddening frustration at what I considered to be her nave stupidity. "Don't you see how she is using you? I hate that filthy whore!- I yelled. "Jeffrey-, she replied. " I remember when you weren't so selfish. I thought your aunt Susie was always good to you and that you loved her. I wonder if you would forgive me if I made a mistake. Or would you hate me too?- I felt the searing heat of blood reddened shame rush to my face as I turned away to hide the sudden tears in my eyes. She was such a loving person! Strangely, I felt much more remorse and guilt over Patricia's disappointment in me than even my hatred for those who hurt her. I have never completely forgiven Susie. I do remain civil out of respect for Patricia and because I too have made mistakes for which I am sorry. .
I could recount many similar instances that occurred throughout the years I spent with her. In every circumstance she selflessly eased someone's pain. Even as a boy I could see her demonstrating unconditional love by perceiving whom the person really was, what they needed and then giving to them what she could despite any personal sacrifice. How cheap and hollow her words would have been to a little boy had it not been for her consistent action.
"I am real, you are just a reflection on the wall." ... If she felt me, she would know that I was not just a reflection in the mirror. ... She is only a reflection! ... The piece shudders and falls, the reflection changing as it makes its way down to the sink, joining the rest of its kind. ...
The following paper is on the chapter of light reflection and refraction. ... A diffuse reflection is a reflection of light into many directions by a rough surface. ... Another Type of reflection is a regular reflection. This is a reflection of light where both of the light rays follow the law of reflection and are parallel to each other. ... That concludes the end of this report on Light Reflection and Refraction. ...
Many theories and models of teacher reflection are based on the philosophies of Dewey (1933). ... Building upon the idea of frames, Schön talks about 'reflection-on-action' and 'reflection-in-action'. ... In van Manen's (1977, 1991) higher levels of reflection similar attributes can be identified. ... The second concept, practical reflection, refers to the means and assumptions that underpin practice. ... Brookfield (1995) builds upon the notion of critical reflection by arguing that reflection can only be considered critical if it serves two distinct purposes....
"Reflections" The two friends sat across from each other, drinking incessantly. ... In the hundreds of minute reflections in the mirror, we see Hal opening his door, allowing the rising sun's light to engulf the room, the beginning of a new day. ...
More than Just Time In each decade, there exist certain pastimes that come about as a result of the events and culture of that era. These types of leisure allow the people an "escape- from everyday life. Beginning in the nineteenth century, in America, this diversion became baseball. Although actually begun in the early 1800s as an American variation of the English game of Rounders, it was very casual and unceremonious at first, with rules fluctuating from place to place. In 1845, a more formalized version of baseball came into existence with the invention of the modern baseball field by A...
Reflections on A Child Called It A Child Called It by David Pelzer is a truly shocking story. It chronicles the life of a boy, David, and his journey through an extremely abusive home. The book tells the story of how a healthy home turned into a living nightmare for David. I feel this book is e...
Reflection At the beginning of the trimester when I wrote my goals paper, I was hoping to accomplish the three goals I had set out for. The goals were to have fun, to help kids learn and understand concepts more, and to be a good role model. I feel throughout the trimester I have accomplished th...
Both men are able to see through the glass by means of the "Arcana Celestia", but in the reflection the Doctor sees the reverend as a double, the consequences of looking too deeply and his own darker self. ... Even upon their first meeting Carmilla remarks " it is so very strange that you and I should have had, each of the other so vivid a dream, that each should have seen, I you and you me - "Carmilla" contains a few mentions of mirrors and several of windows, in this instance however Le Fanu's "glass" is less of a tangible object, Carmilla herself is Laura's darker re...
Letter of Reflection Dear Reader, My first piece, "Life in a box" was inspired by something in me that wanted to write something that didn't make complete sense at first glance, but had a deeper meaning to it. ... I"m proud of the way I tried to balance my "slice of life" , and reflection, I probably would have worked on the overall effect of this piece with more time. ...
