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This sheet of paper came home in Alex's book bag last week.The kids in the 8th grade class all wrote little messages to him.
They were all so thoughtful and kind.
Some of my favorite were~~
- you're always smiling
- you have improved so much
- you teach people not to quit
- you help me learn to be compassionate to others not like me
- you have sweet headphone things
Isn't that just the cutest?
How thoughtful. Everyone benefits from edifying words... those who give them and receive them!
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet teenagers! I almost only expect kids at that age to be cruel and not so supportive and caring! That show what I know... nothing! Thank Goodness!
ReplyDeleteWow! How wonderful! What a caring group of students! And what a great person your son must be to be the recipient of these remarks!! :-) It's encouraging to me as a former teacher to see that the world hasn't changed that much!! ...Debbie
ReplyDeleteWe all need words of encouragement and acknowledgement, helps us blossom!
ReplyDeleteOH, what a GREAT idea and how sweet!
ReplyDeleteThis was so refreshing...kids are usually so mean these days. Way to go kids!
ReplyDeletethat is...incredible! how we mothers need to know our quirky kiddos are loved by more than just our own hearts!
ReplyDeletei see glimpses of you in each of those comments! well...i don't know if you don the sweet headphone things...i know sometimes...i do!!
lol!
Ah, this makes me believe in the young people again; they are kind and considerate. Caring about others is one of the most important traits in a human being; how lovely your son is surrounded by so much love and affection.;)
ReplyDeletePositive and encouraging words are always blessed. They always bring forth fruit to all parties envolved. I loved this.
ReplyDeleteMy High school DECA class did this as an exercise. Everyone wrote something about each person in the class and then we each got all these anonymous notes. They are still one of my most treasured keepsakes. It was great encouragement, in High school it wouldn't be cool to tell someone what you admire about them, and a great exercise for me to see and to speak the best about people. I'd say it was one of the most valuable lessons I ever learned in school.
ReplyDeleteI like those! What a great thing to get at school.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteWonderful written encouragements and a wise teacher who prompted that lesson of kindness!
ReplyDeleteThat is really sweet! That's something to treasure - I'd probably frame it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me know that the print is Marjolean Bastine. Someone else also thought so and gave me a link to her site.
Manuela
What sweet kids! Warms your heart uh? I missed your blog the last few days, figured you were in the middle of Graduation and very emotional!
ReplyDeletethis brought tears to my eyes thank you so much for sharing this seemingly simple yet profound message
ReplyDeleteAwww that's super sweet. I think that would be an excellent exercise for everyone to do once in a while!!!
ReplyDeleteblessings!
Nanny ~ no, graduation isn't until the beginning of June. I was up at my sister's for a little R & R!
ReplyDeleteYES, very sweet and thoughtful! Lurve it!
ReplyDeleteLove that, Betsy. What an encouragement to see this.
ReplyDeleteDon't you love reading nice things that people say about your boys? I've kept all the encouraging notes that I ever received about my children.
ReplyDeleteIf everyone in our world was as insightful and thoughtful as these 8th grade children, we would be a much improved society. High fives all around!!!
ReplyDeleteThis was wonderful! Good for Alex, and he has nice friends. We did something like in our extended family at Christmas once and I still treasure the paper all these years later.
ReplyDeleteThat has to be one of the nicest gestures I've ever seen from a group of school kids. Looks like a damn good school to me.
ReplyDeleteCJ xx
Manuela ~ I believe it..you frame everything! tee-hee!
ReplyDeleteSeriously though...it was really a great excercise for the class and I certainly enjoyed reading it!
This makes my heart swell with joy! There are good people in the world! Hooray!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet thing for the teacher to do. Encouragement is such an important thing. Very positive words.
ReplyDeleteSuch sentiments and well meant thoughts give one such encouragement especially when they come from other kids, don't they?
ReplyDeleteBetsy, this post just made me cry. That is just about the sweetest thing ever.
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