Thanks for that.

It's like she could see what I wanted her to see:
"English was my favorite class the whole year. I am really glad that I had you for a teacher for the two trimesters. You trusted us, believed in us, made us feel comfortable in our first year of high school, and made me more open and confident, not just in writing but in life, too. I hope your baby is beautiful and healthy. I know that she will have a great mother."
It's amazing how, when I'm feeling discouraged, a note like this comes just in the nick of time.

Now, for summer...