Bobbie Pettriess
is honored with a Brick from Melissa Elliott
Often in one's life a person comes along who makes an indelible mark on heart
and soul. For me, that person is Bobbie Pettriess. I met Bobbie in January of
1996 when I took my first Microbiology class from her. This introduction was
the beginning of what has become a cherished friendship. As one of her
students, her enthusiasm lit a fire in me to explore new horizons, to study the
curious and enjoy life. As we have grown as friends she has challenged me to
look to the heart of people, to value them as individuals and to embrace our
differences as gifts from God.
Samuel Johnson wrote:
As in filling a vessel drop by drop, there is at last a drop that makes it run over;
so in a series of kindness, there is a last one that makes the heart run over."
She is a part of the foundation of who I am as well as who I am to become.
I love you, dear friend.
May 1, 2000
