I feel so terrible.
Although I was up till past 2 am, I woke up at 6 to try to contact Fordham University Gabelli School of Business. New York is ahead by 3 hours. I was hoping to be able to speak to anyone who could provide me information about Juelly Lichtmann. I wanted to verify the information that my daughter received yesterday from her former dean that Juelly had died. I wanted to get the details.
I was able to find their roster of officers and their contact numbers and email. I dialed at least 5 numbers but all were not at their desks. All recordings.
I found Juelly’s. I dialed her office number hoping that someone would answer, maybe her assistant. Guess what? It was Juelly herself who answered. It was a recording of her voice. I started to shiver and didn’t know what to do. I left a message, my voice was crackling. I thanked her profusely for being so nice to my daughter. I’ve been wanting to do this since May and I never did. I wanted to send her a gift and a thank you card. But I never did. I was hoping to do it this Christmas. Wala na, I lost my chance. I lost the chance to thank her for being such a big support to my daughter. By being so kind and caring to her. The world lost one person who was truly deserving to receive a word of thanks, note of thanks, and a gift of thanks. Hahhh, no more. I lost my chance.
Dear Juelly,
Hi, this is Juls’ mom. I would like to thank you for being there for my daughter while she was at Fordham. Being away from home was difficult for her but you were one of the reasons why she was able to cope. You somehow provided her with comfort. A connection to home. Your names were similar and you came from the same school in Manila.
Thank you for taking her in as your budget assistant while she was still at school.
I also would like to thank you for voluntarily offering to help my son get into the program. Offering to mentor him, guide him and care for him like family. Genuinely showing concern for my two children meant so much to me as a mother.
Maraming maraming salamat Juelly. I don’t know what else to say but thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart. You will always be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Annie
