22 years ago today in Maine, my mother was in a very serious accident. A drunk driver, in a stolen car, struck my mother's car. She was pinned in the car, which caught on fire.

After nearly a year of surgeries, and six months in hospitals (including Massachusetts General Hospitals fantastic burn unit) she had re-adjusted her life so she could continue to do what she loved - teach.

My mother is a (retired) special education teacher. After a tremendously challenging, painful, life altering event, she gave 20 years to her elementary school students. Her caring, creativity, and imagination have affected so many lives in the last 22 years.

Congratulations Mom, and Thank You!