Mrs Smith (still can't bring myself to use her first name out of respect and I turned 54 today!) Was my 3rd year junior teacher! I had a horrible experience the year before and had become withdrawn and what we now know was the first trigger/manifestation of bipolar. To this day I give thanks for Mrs Smith as did my Dad and my Mum does now!! The gratitude we have for the kindness, care and yes love she showed to me made me a functioning child who went on to flourish at senior school, hide the bipolar for decades and have a long career ! To her family: I know you appreciated "Pam" , who couldn't!! However I know from experience when my Dad passed it was wonderful to know how loved he was.....I wanted to let you know just how very special Mrs Smith was to me and how very sad I am to hear she has passed away....I will always remember I am the person I am today thanks to her .. thinking of you xxx