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virginnnose
6/10/2008 6:41 amLast Read: |
Everytime I find an unpleasant conclusion, I go out of my way to find something positive about it, and to disprove the negative conclusion. Remember the disrespectful schoolkids in my neighborhood? Well, a teacher friend asked me a few days ago to assist her for a day, during her class field-trip to Ellis Island and Liberty Island. Did you hear that? I got invited to spend time with kids ( I love kids ) and to see Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty up close, FOR FREE! lol I got assigned to look after 21 kids ( grade 4, ages 10 to 11 ). And I apologize for having concluded that Jersey City kids are generally disrespectful. Those 21 kids, they were such trusting, friendly, thoughtful, innocent souls. And from the start, they called me " Mommy. " They gave me lotsa hugs throughout our 5-hour trip together, than I can count. They took turns holding my hands every second. They were very direct and they tell it like it is. There is nothing artificial about them. They told me private stuff they never told anyone. Asked me for advice. Generally, needed affection. And I showered them with lots of affection and individualized attention. They followed my directions without me having to raise my voice or give threats. We developed some hand signals so they instantly know what to do next. We played Filipino games together. lol. I've been running regularly that's why I was able to keep up with them. We went to the souvenir store and they stared longingly at certain inexpensive items. And what kind of a " Mommy " would I be, if I didn't buy them a small remembrance of The Statue of Liberty, and of our time together. Now the Statue have a more personal meaning to us. Imagine 21 kids and a woman having a group hug after the trip. The school is just across the street from where I live. I see them practically everyday. They gleefully say " Mommy!!! " when they see me. And ofcourse, a great hug. My cup runs over. 21 more people to pray for regularly. There's always room in my list. Thank you, Lord. |
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 6/10/2008 1:11 pm |
Great story virgin..   Always remember it's    
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6/15/2008 4:28 am |
hello mommy sis...miss you! that's great to hear sis  labshu! 
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