Dear Angela.

Thank you so much for allowing Chloe to be a part of the graduation.

It hit me harder than I expected, because My Little Kitchen has been such a meaningful part of her life and mine too. She has been with you since Stage 5, and over the years these classes have become more than just cooking lessons. They became moments she looked forward to every week, moments that built her confidence, sparked her creativity, and helped her feel proud of herself in a way I will forever be grateful for.

Every time she walked out of class on a Friday, she walked out smiling holding her recipe, her little creation, and her sense of accomplishment. As she moves into a higher grade next year, it’s bittersweet. She is excited for the journey ahead, but she is also truly sad that she won’t have your classes to look forward to. You created a space where she felt safe, encouraged, and seen. That kind of environment is rare, and I hope you know the impact you’ve had on her heart. She will miss you dearly and so will I. I also want to express my deepest gratitude for your understanding and kindness this year. There were moments when things were difficult financially, and your compassion in allowing her to continue attending meant more than you will ever know. You didn’t just make space for her you made her feel like she mattered, even when circumstances were tough.

Your kindness lifted a weight off my shoulders, and your generosity allowed her joy to continue uninterrupted. I will never forget that. Thank you for nurturing her, for believing in her, for cheering her on, and for teaching her more than just recipes. You taught her confidence, helpfulness, patience, independence, and pride in her own efforts. Those lessons will stay with her for years to come. You have made a lasting imprint on her childhood one she will carry with so much fondness. We are forever grateful for the love and heart you pour into your work. You were truly a gift to her all these years. Wishing you a beautiful end to the year.

We hope that one day she will be able to return to your classes, but until then, please know that you will always hold a special place in our hearts. "Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ" –1 Corinthians 1:3

NM Mbinga

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