I found the following poem among my things, I'm not sure when
it was written. I'm sure it was written in honor of Joann Lawyer.
Joann taught Sunday School for years at Sunny Hills. She was
both Janet and Julie's Sunday School teacher. She also taught
kindergarten in the Fullerton school system. This picture was taken
in 1983, when a group of us from Sunny Hills toured Israel. Joann
is standing next to the old gentleman. That is Ella Lomax on the left.
Joann and I were room-mates on that trip.
A PROVERB OF A FAITHFUL TEACHER
A faithful teacher of twos and threes
Who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies,
We are of kindred mind.
She is always patient,
Her love always sharing,
In songs, laughter and hugs,
With a whole lot of caring.
She vigorously works
To bring something new
To her bulletin boards
And her classroom too.
She makes Bible characters
All come alive....
And greets each little child
As they arrive.
She generously shares,
Her knowledge with others,
Always encouraging
Her sisters and brothers.
A life spent like this,
How can you measure?
The influence of good,
What a great treasure.
Joann, your reward is in heaven,
Where there just might be
A finger-painted crown,
Waiting for thee.
Freda Fullerton
August 3, 2012
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