Shiloh’s Librarian, Melissa Merrifield (left) and Tammy (right).
On January 25, 2012 I spoke to all the students in Kindergarten through 5th grade at Shiloh Christian School in Springdale, Arkansas. This was a special visit because Shiloh is a local Arkansas school, and I’ve visited them twice before: first on March 11, 2002 and again on February 26, 2004. Mrs. Merrifield has been the librarian at Shiloh for many years, and we are grateful that she has invited us to her school three times!
Shiloh Kindergarten Hallway
8:30 – 9:00 Kindergarten
9:15 – 10:00 2nd Grade
10:15- 11:00 3rd Grade
12:00- 12:30 1st Grade
12:45- 1:30 4th Grade
1:45 – 2:30 5th Grade
After our last visit, nearly every student in the school sent us thank you notes. They arrived in a large box.
I read ALL of my fan mail. I keep my fan mail, but there is so much that most of it is stored in a drawer. I loved the letter pictured below so much that I keep it on the shelf in my office (right above my computer) where I can see it everyday.
Mrs. Merrifield was kind enough to include a note that interpreted the letter. It reads:
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Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bronson,
I love your books. I think your next book will be a big success. Remember never give up. Be courageous even if there’s pressure…Just close your eyes and pray. No matter what happens, you can never give up on your goal.
From Quinn
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With all my heart, thank you, Quinn! Your message means the world to me. I will treasure your excellent advice.
Tammy Carter Bronson 