Pam

Pam is Ian's mom. I haven't met her yet but I think I would really like her. I can tell she loves her son very much and she worries about him everyday. She often emails me to ask me how lessons are going. She feels so guilty taking my time, but I try to assure her that I have 4 kids so I know what it is like to be a mom and worry. Here's a portion of an email that she sent me after I told her that I found a way to tutor Ian for 2 hours a day.

"You are the best. Ever time I get an email I want to hug and kiss you, jump for joy and cry all at the same time."

I love listening to Dave Ramsey's show. He always talks about how important it is to have a job that your really love. He often plugs the book, "48 Days to the Work You Love" by Dan Miller. I feel bad that Mario goes to work everyday to a job that he can't wait to retire from. But, for me, I can't think of anything else that would be more rewarding than tutoring dyslexic students. I honestly feel guilty about getting paid for it because it just seems like the right thing to do and it brings me so much joy. If it weren't for having to drive into town, I really would do it for free (but then Mario would be all over me especially for students who can afford it.) When we were first married, I wanted to go to law school but only to do pro bono work. Mario refused to pay for law school for me to turn around and give away my services. I can't really say I blame him. Maybe Eric will eventually go to law school and I can live my dream through him. Although, I am sure he won't be doing anything for free or at least not until he gets all his student loans paid for since Mario and I won't be paying for his schooling. He better work harder in Geometry so he can get some college scholarships.