
I Helped a Poor Girl with Her Halloween Costume – Years Later We Stood in Front of the Altar Together
The Halloween That Changed Everything It was Halloween morning, the kind that felt alive — loud, colorful, and just a little bit wild. The school auditorium was bursting with laughter and chaos. Everywhere I looked, there were tiny superheroes striking poses, glittering princesses twirling around, and zombies showing off their fake blood with pride. I was 48 years old then — gray starting to creep into my hair, but still hanging on tightly to my title as “the cool art teacher.” My students adored Halloween. Their energy filled every inch
 
								










 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		 
						
							
		