what a lovely afternoon spent
with a family whose three daughters
each of us have taught and loved in our turn over the years
as they gave thanks to all of their teachers
by cooking and serving us an amazing brunch
at a beautiful table
complete with many homemade delights
main courses, sweets, desserts, coffee, and fruit prosecos
dad and daughters prepare our meal
while mom finalizes the drinks and details in the dining room
—
such an amazing and generous gesture
as their last daughter leaves the familiar comfort
of our elementary school
and moves on to her next chapter
in the middle school division
along with her lovely family
who we will miss
and who have taught their daughters
the wisdom of gratitude and kindness.
—
“what wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?”
-jean-jacques rousseau
wonderful…
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it was –
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What a beautiful thing for a family to do for those who helped form their children.
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yes, it was -)
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Beautiful
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❤
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Wow😊
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yes –
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So beautiful ❤
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it really was –
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❤
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This is absolutely gorgeous and a wonderful tribute to a job well done – a job not just for money, but from the heart, obviously.
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yes, to all of that, norah –
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This is outstanding. I’ve never heard of it done before – but it sure should be repeated and copied!!
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oh, i so agree!
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Ah, this is just fabulous!
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it really was –
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Those are parent who teach right at home. What a pleasure it must have been to continue the process in school, Beth. Congratulations to all for all that lovely time shared.
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yes, you are so right, mark. that’s always been clear, from the moment we met all of them.
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Yay for random acts of kindness and reciprocation thereof!
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yes, yes!
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Sounds fun
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absolutely
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What a beautiful table and what a wonderful family. Such a thoughtful, heartfelt gesture. It’s such a joy to teach a “family” of children–each brother or sister in turn. Lovely.
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it is, you are so right.
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Best way to share love is to share a meal!
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yes, it’s a great way to do so )
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You and their folks are raising wonderful young adults. I hope they accomplish big dreams in life.
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Me too – I have no doubt that they will)
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My so very lovely. Such things happen when we love what we do and do what we love.
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Yes, this is true
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💖
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So lovely. 🙂
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yes –
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Wonderful!
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so lucky
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🙂
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How lovely this is to see and more so for you to participate in.
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❤
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How sweet!!
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literally! )
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YES!
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❤
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What a beautiful memory 🌸
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What a beautiful thing to do… Well deserved I am sure!
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Such a nice gesture
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