100 DAY VIGIL (April 6, 2006)
As an
educator, each year Paula celebrated with her students the "100 days of school"
milestone. This was her way of
engaging the students in activities and lessons that provided opportunities for
them to practice math and sharpen their observational skills.
Students were encouraged to gather 100 items and bring them to the
classroom for a day of fun and learning.
Little did we ever suspect that on April 6, 2006, we would be celebrating
the "100 days" milestone for any reason other that that which is cited above.
In an effort
to recognize that 100 days had passed since her untimely death and that we were
no closer to a resolve, family, friends and colleagues gathered by Paula's
graveside at St. Margaret's of