Day 16 - 45 letters, lunch for my team and a hug
Letters - When I taught CCD the week, I brought with me a pack of neon paper and an idea from this site. (thanks CathyR). I asked my class to think about the soldiers and the families of Fort Hood and include them in their prayers. Then we talked about Sacrifice, Courage, Bravery and Service. I asked the kids to think about the soldiers and the effects of their service on their families - children, husbands, wives, parents, cats, dogs, etc. Then I asked them to make cards to send to: Soldiers and Families of Fort Hood - from: Kids from New Jersey. I also shared this idea with another CCD teacher - who is in college and teaching CCD for the first time. (He is also brave.) At the end of class, we read some of them and we were floored at their messages. They were so genuine and beautiful from a bunch of 6th graders in New Jersey. So yesterday morning, I took a picture and mailed them away. (I will load the picture later.)
Lunch - Next, I took my team to lunch to thank them for all of their hard work, dedication and friendship. I have been lucky enough to work with them for years and it so great to watch them develop professionally and personally. Plus they have taught me so much as well. Now on to the hug….
Hug - I have never hugged anyone at work. I am not a hugger at work. The closest I have ever come is pat on the back or a football punch on the shoulder. The recipient -- Someone came to me to tell me she had a job for a great resource and wonderful friend of mine who was losing his job that day. Times are hard.
Lunch - Next, I took my team to lunch to thank them for all of their hard work, dedication and friendship. I have been lucky enough to work with them for years and it so great to watch them develop professionally and personally. Plus they have taught me so much as well. Now on to the hug….
Hug - I have never hugged anyone at work. I am not a hugger at work. The closest I have ever come is pat on the back or a football punch on the shoulder. The recipient -- Someone came to me to tell me she had a job for a great resource and wonderful friend of mine who was losing his job that day. Times are hard.
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Comment by Harriet on November 14, 2009 at 3:13pm - wonderful gives to the soldiers and families at Fort Hood!
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Comment by Wendy Jo on November 14, 2009 at 12:47pm - From the mouths and hearts of babes. Children are so amazing! The soldiers and families will treasure those wonderful cards. Hugs to you for another loving give!
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Comment by LuckyGirlJulie on November 14, 2009 at 10:41am - Love your stories Jane! Your project with the kids will be one of those that sticks with them and shape who they are in the future. Good for you! Better for them!
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Comment by deb jolliff on November 14, 2009 at 8:52am
- These are gr8 gives for sure!!
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