Those longtime listers will remember that before my assignment as counselor I used to
teach elementary computer. One marking period I decided that my 4t grade students
would write a gratitude journal, making an entry every class period on what they were
thankful for.
The irony in this is that the most heartfelt entries were from this young vietnamese
boy whose family recently imagrated to the US. He was thankful for our country, for
democracy, for being able to work at his family's restaurant and help out. Most other
children were happy for their new
nintendos or basketball shoes, etc.
At the end of the marking period I had
"Josh" read his journal to the class. Wish I had a camera to see the looks on the
faces of some of the kids. I think they actually
"got" it.
These days I am thankful for meeting new
JMDL friends and having the opportunity to
listen to them play. If they weren't musical then just being able to share
stories or experiences with them was enough.
We have this enriching community here, and
no one should ever take it for granted.
My two cents on this non-sunny Sunday.
N.P. Lions being thrashed by the Packers
Long suffering Lions fan,
Sue
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