One of my twin daughters passed away three years ago, but on her first day of first grade, her teacher remarked, “Both of your daughters are excellent students.”
is currently wrapping up.” She hesitated, truly confused. “Walk with me. I will point her out.”
My pulse sped up while I walked behind her. I convinced myself it was an error. A kid who appeared alike. A harmless blunder from a fresh educator still memorizing 30 kids. I repeated that to myself the entire walk down the corridor.