My brother and I are members of a Facebook group entitled “You’re probably from Douglasville if” – along with 4,000 other people. Someone from the group recognized Andrew’s last name and decided to write him a private Facebook message:
Saw your name on the "you must have lived in Douglasville" page and just have to ask ... Is your mom Sally Whatley? She was my 3rd grade teacher. If you aren't, it sure is a coincidence because you sure look like her and I remember that her son’s name was Andrew. If not, sorry I bothered you. If so, just know that she was my FAVORITE teacher and I became a teacher because of her!! : )
After that, Andrew explained to this lady that my mom passed away five years ago to which she replied:
Oh, I am so sorry. I can honestly say that 2008 was the year that I thought of her all the time. I know this because it was the year that we returned to Georgia from North Dakota and I was applying for teaching jobs here in Paulding & Douglas. It brought her to my mind often when I was asked why I became a teacher. I also found out today that you know my brother, Randy. I saw your name on his friend list and asked him about you. I guess it really is a small world. Thank you for your reply. Again, I am sorry that you no longer have your mom here. My prayer is that you WILL see her again because I feel quite certain that she was a Godly woman just based on the memories of a little third grade girl who thought the world of her. God bless you and your family.
