"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies."
Mother Teresa
(I had to add a quote at the top. Cathy, I love your quotes and needed to add some depth to my existence and my blog!)
I know I brag about my kids a lot but I just have to write about something my son did yesterday. There was an assembly in our gymacafetorium for the PSSA's ending and each student received an award for attendance, behavior and working hard. It was an hour long and kids will pick at each other even with teachers in the room. I saw Jack sitting there with his friends, having fun laughing and joking on the top row. All is good, right? Well he told me later another 7th grader was getting picked on in front of him. The kid told them to stop but they kept on calling him names and trying to poke him. The kid was getting visibly upset and they kept it up and tried to get Jack involved. He wouldn't do it and told the kid move up by him so the others would leave him alone. A little act of kindness that probably meant a great deal to that kid. They tried to get the kid to tell the guidance counselor but he wouldn't. Of course, I try to make a big deal out of it and Jack gets mad. "It's no big deal mom." I guess that's the cool thing about Jack. He really didn't see it as a big deal because it is so much a part of him and who he is. How did I get such a great kid? If he knew I was writing this he would be annoyed.
Dear God,
Thank you for the gift of my children
Thank you for giving me the guidance to raise such
a sensitive loving person
Help keep them safe and continuing on the right path.
Help them continue to make good choices.
Thank you for the gift of my children
Thank you for giving me the guidance to raise such
a sensitive loving person
Help keep them safe and continuing on the right path.
Help them continue to make good choices.
I feel like I need to say a dozen rosaries in thanksgiving for all that I have. I can be a catty, mean spirited person at times. Everyone thinks I'm this great Catholic or something. I don't always feel that way. I am grateful for what I have. Great family and friends and kids that want to hang out with me. I haven't been to confession in years. Maybe that's what I need to "clean" my soul!
Enough introspection. Yuck!
Enjoy the rest of your Saturday! I'm making homemade meatballs and sauce. Kate made homemade chicken salad earlier. Very yummy.
Enough introspection. Yuck!
Enjoy the rest of your Saturday! I'm making homemade meatballs and sauce. Kate made homemade chicken salad earlier. Very yummy.
3 comments:
That is what I love so much about Jack. He stays firm in what he knows is right no matter what is going on around him. It is a rare strength and a gift that God has given him and you have taught him how to use. I know plenty of adults that can't do it let alone kids...heks awesome. I was wishin today that I could come out to see you again, I miss you guys. Easter is soon :) Oh and here is the minister in me giving a plug- the purple seasons are the best one for reconciliation and its not called the healing sacrament for nuthing :) I go once a month, its my Jesus therapy :) :) and Kate can make me chicken salad anytime. I just watched 'Twilight' again, I'll bring it home. If this is long or lots of typos I'm sorry, its my blackberry keyboard being a pain in the butt...Oh and I'm test driving a Nissan Versa next Saturday :) my car is shaking whenever I go over 45...can't sleep...having a beer and watching 'Oklahoma' "poor Judd is dead, poor Judd Fry is dead"
Oh how Sweet!
Sadly enough, I feel that Friday afternoon was not very much fun for many of the children. As I sat perched among the 5th and 6th graders, I heard so many cruel remarks, rude comments, and unkind utterances. Then, much to my dismay, a 6th grader, who usually appears to be very tough, ended up red faced and in tears. My heart was so sad...
Im glad there are kids like Jack out there. We need more students who have empathy and intuition in regards to those around them. I love the fact that he has such a good soul. Kate, too! (I'm pretty sure they get that from their sweet mom.)
I hope your weekend was great. It went too fast, didn't it?
Jack is a good kid. He knows that you should only make people cry when they deserve it. :-)
Andrea, the situation w/the car sounds dangerous.
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