Barbara

You were not afraid

to reach out,

and make friends.

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You carried pad and pen

to communicate. We learned fast.

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We could speak

and hear;

and you could not.

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We learned from you

to sign a bit,

and laugh a lot,

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We were the ones

handicapped

by trepidation.

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You taught us

to relax

and enjoy.

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To appreciate

all of our blessings.

The greatest of which

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WAS YOU!!