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Wendy  Gray's avatar

Shreya,

This is my first time reading this (I am sure you have been fully immersed in your teaching at this point) and I am SO glad to have come upon your post! As someone who had those very dear teachers take residence in my heart, I was all smiles hearing you tell of your teacher(s), and your sincere love for learning French, and then.... I literally cheered when you revealed you are TEACHING in FRANCE! How WONDERFUL!!!

The purest example of those perfect circles in life are those when we wade into something, not knowing exactly why we are drawn to or love it so much until years later when the why is answered by life bring us to it in full immersion. WOW! I am finding myself hoping, as I write this, that you have other posts giving story to how your experience is going! Wishing you all the best on this life adventure! Blessings and MUCH LOVE, ~Wendy💜🤗✨

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Shreya's avatar

Oh goodness, thank you so much!!!! I can feel your love and light from miles away🥰🥰🥰

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Ambili Anand's avatar

You may claim that you don’t have the gift of gab but are very gifted in your writing ……. Always cherish it my dear and make it your weapon. This ability of yours to glide people beautifully into your world is amazing! And I know you will fly high from the edge of this cliff ……. To many beautiful opportunities and wonders! Love you

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Shreya's avatar

Thank you for those wonderful words Ambi Mami 🤗🤗🤗 Loads of love and hugs.

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Jenn Morrill's avatar

I love this for you, Shreya! The imagery of building your wings on the way down deeply resonates. I'm excited to see where those wings take you! I'll be following along on your journey. 💛

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Shreya's avatar

Thank you for your beautifully encouraging words, Jenn...they mean the world to me.

Love and hugs coming your way🥰

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Jenn Morrill's avatar

Aww, thanks for showing me so much love last night! You made my day! 🥰

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Charulatha Banerjee's avatar

What an amazing story. More power to you as you explore new territory and conquer it ( pardon the old style colonial metaphor). Look forward to hearing more.

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Shreya's avatar

Thank you for your kind words, Charulatha :)

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Ayesha Falak's avatar

What a beautiful story! Your love for French and the incredible impact of Anu Ma'am shine through. Congratulations on the DALF C1 and the exciting new chapter in France! Can't wait to hear more about your adventures.

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Shreya's avatar

Awww Ayesha, thank you so much! This brought a wide grin to my face.

I love your Substack - you have a beautiful way with words. Keep writing, and I'm so glad to have found you here. 🥰

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Molly's avatar

After seeing your stories about reconnecting with this language and teaching French, I was on the edge of my seat hearing more about how this journey started for you. The relationship you have with Anu Ma'am is something so unique and special, what an incredible thing to have, and continue to, experience in this life

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Shreya's avatar

Thank you, Molly... 💙 Such beautiful words; and I know that you intuitively fathom the profundity of my relationship with her... Loads of love and hugs coming your way. 😍

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Kalpana's avatar

Shreya, what a beautiful tribute to your teacher ❤️. You have poured your heart out here . I am so proud of you for pursuing your passion . Great opportunity! Congratulations . God bless you always

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Shreya's avatar

Thank you so much for your words, Kalpana😍 It means a lot...

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Sarbari's avatar

This is wonderful news Shreya. Let this marriage between the French and the English language be a very long lasting one. Wish you the very best from the bottom of my heart.

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Shreya's avatar

Thank you for your words sweetheart.

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