I am very sad to hear of †Sr. Lisa Marie DiSabatino’s passing. I was often sent by my grade school teacher to go to the principal’s office— Sr. Lisa’s office—usually for talking too much or being sassy. Being sent to the principal’s office was a scary, big deal. But it was worse for me as I had to walk by Mrs. Gregal or my mom who worked in the office. Mrs. Gregal would give me a smirk and look like, “Oh boy, again? What did you do?” But I don’t think she ever ratted me out. When my mom was there—that was another story! I got an angry look and knew I was in big trouble. Sr. Lisa knew my dad, so she knew I was gonna get in BIG trouble when I got home, so most times she said, “you’re in enough trouble because you were sent to see me” and she didn’t punish me. As a kid, I took having sisters around for granted. Later I realized I was very fortunate to attend grade school and high school with many nuns who were so caring. Sr. Lisa, I wish I could give you a big hug and say, “Thank you very much!”
-Christine
