Memorable Quotes from Sandra Thigpen
1 quoteCoping with Loss and Seeking Support
Teacher
I know that Aidan recently lost his cousin …
[referring to Katie]
Rachel
Yes, and I'm doing what I can to find him some good daycare …
Teacher
That's not what I meant. By all means, take your time. I know they were very close, Aidan and his cousin.
Rachel
They spent a few nights a week together.
Teacher
Did he talk to you about her death?
Rachel
Well, like you said, he's not the talkative type.
Teacher
That doesn't mean he has nothing to say.
Rachel
He knows I'm there.
Teacher
Yes, I'm sure he does. But he may be expressing himself in … other ways. I'd like to show you something.
[takes out several pictures showing a girl buried underground]
Rachel
That's his cousin. That's Katie.
Teacher
Miss Keller, I'm bothered by these drawings.
Rachel
Listen, I appreciate your concern, but my son lost his best friend three nights ago and he's just trying to deal with it.
Teacher
Yes, I understand, but these pictures …
Rachel
… are Aidan's way of working it out. Of expressing himself, like you said. He'll be okay.
Teacher
You say that she died three nights ago?
Rachel
Yes.
Teacher
Aidan drew these last week.
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