I was working feverishly at school today, preparing for the 25 young souls who will run through the door on Thursday. I took a few minutes to go to my mailbox to check for yet ANOTHER stack of papers, checklists, class lists and other items that find their way to the rectangular purple tub that bears my name.
Inside was a square envelope, with my name and school address carefully written in beautiful script.
This is what was inside.
It was a lovely and touching note from a woman in a neighboring community. She wanted to thank me for writing the monthly column that she so enjoys.
It touched me. It reminded me about little things I neglect. I am sending at least two cards out to friends.
It’s called paying it forward.
Sometimes I just need a gentle reminder.
Fan mail! Today a card in your box, tomorrow sack loads of letters? Who knows, maybe you will have thousands of adoring fans waiting to catch a glimpse of you outside the school gates shouting for your autograph. Maybe you will be so famous you will get rich enough never to have to worry about money again!!!
ReplyDeleteRock on Vodka Mom.
ReplyDeleteKnowing you has paid me fabulous dividends! Now, if only I could cash them in!
This world lacks random kindness. Glad you were on the receiving end. Tell Sassy to cut you some slack. You're too busy to deal with her being bitchy.
ReplyDeleteI just watched that older movie, "Pay It Forward" the other night. Unfortunately, I forgot about the sad ending, but it was still a good message. "Paying it Forward" is something I strongly believe in. After all, we all really need each other these days. Would love to have the link to your column some day when you have time. You should be very proud of yourself right now! Have a good school year with your babies!! Take care.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing quite like a handwritten note, is there? I make a habit out of sending them. It may be old fashioned, but I think it's a fashion that needs to be kept in style. Good for you for paying it forward. Your heart is as big as your sass. (No...I didn't misspell "ass.")
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome! You deserve all the accolades in the world.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet! And SO deserved! If people only knew truly knew you, the tub would be filling every hour.
ReplyDeletexoxo
I try to remember to reach out and say thanks but I'm sure I don't do it often enough. Good reminder. Thanks!
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And soon little hugs and thanks from your students.. Well done
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Now that's a very nice surprise indeed. Yep, we all need a reminder now and then.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific day. :)
Lovely... will pass it on too. x
ReplyDeleteThat is a VERY nice surprise...especially during these crazy back to school days!
ReplyDeletehow very awesome is THAT! You deserve lots of those thank you cards
ReplyDeleteThere must be something in the water something similar happened on another blog I read!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't stuff like that make it all worthwhile?
ReplyDeleteYou bet your bippy it does...
Peace - Rene
Gosh! I just love it! Why can't everyone do stuff like this? It is one thing I do pride myself on. I rock at sending Thank You letters/cards. So fun for you!
ReplyDeleteI think we forget the joy of receiving a handwritten letter. And a letter just to say, "Thanks, I love what you do" must be the best part of your day.
ReplyDeleteYou deserve it.
We all need gentle reminders!
ReplyDeleteI love letters via snail mail, or purple tubs!
I need that reminder, too! Hope you have a wonderful school year with the little people!
ReplyDeletevery cool. it is the little things like that, that make it all worth it. it probably only took her a few minutes to write 9not to take away from it) but we don't take the time to do it enough. well deserved. hope you have a great time witht he kiddos!
ReplyDeleteGo you! Letters rock.
ReplyDeleteNow I suppose you want my address?
Yeah, just kidding! :)
And by Gentle Reminders you mean a bottle of vodka, right?
ReplyDeleteBest part? Those kindnesses always come back multiplied. (((VM)))
ReplyDeleteI love cards. I recently sent my sister little card that said "douchebag" on it in flowing.
ReplyDeleteIt's the little things that sat 'I love you' best.
Aww - I love that she took the time to send you a note. A dying art I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we should start a movement? Bring back handwriting!!
Wait, can bloggers do that?
You rock :-)
If you're only going to learn two words of a language make them "Please" and "Thank-you"...
ReplyDeleteHow great is that!
ReplyDeleteIt's unfortunate that our society is quick to jump all over people when they've done something and forget to thank them when they've done something that touches them positively.
So sweet! I think I will send a few cards to friends. Paying it forward as well....
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! I think I will send a few cards to friends. Paying it forward as well....
ReplyDeleteNothing like snail mail!
ReplyDeleteI like it even more when there's a Benjamin in the envelope.
Good reminder. xo
ReplyDeleteHand written notes are priceless. I keep all of my thank you notes from students in my drawer at work to bring me good karma and wishes when I am feeling down.
ReplyDeleteLooks handmade, too!
ReplyDeleteI'm certain you deserve it and much more.
Ready or not, HERE THEY COME!!!
I ow down to your teacheryness. Now that mine's over, I can't figure out how I did it all!
So so sweet! Awesome of you to share your gift with us. :-)
ReplyDeleteDefinetly pay it forward and you will get twice as back! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is truly the sweetest thing. I still have all the notes and cards readers sent me when I reported and worked at a weekly newspaper. It was stunning to realize just how much their moment of kindness could really lift a particularly bad day. I'd sometimes pull them out to read them again if I was down. I love your paying it forward idea and will definitely do the same thing!
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteAdding this to my To Do list for tomorrow...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder that a note in the mail can make a day, a week, even a life so much better!
ReplyDeleteYou do rock! I love your heart!
Now could you go back in time and be my Jody's teacher?
Thanks for making the best memories for these beautiful children who are about to join your class for the year!
How nice that someone recognized your gift to them. And how very wonderful that you recognize that you can "pass it on."
ReplyDeleteperfect start to you school year....
ReplyDeleteHow sweet it is!
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely.
ReplyDeletePaying it forward rocks.
ReplyDeleteHandwritten notes rock.
You rock.
That's so sweet! I hope you enjoy the first day of school with no tears. Those parents get so emotional :)
ReplyDeleteAh, somehow I am not surprised that you got such a wonderful vote of confidence and recognition. :-)
ReplyDelete~Lorna
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I just sent a note to a friend who is having a really tough time lately.
ReplyDeleteI know (imagine) her face when she receives it in the mail.
But even better than warmer her heart - it warmed my heart to think of her receiving it and know that I am thinking of her.
Paying it forward pays all around.
Do you want my address?
ReplyDeleteHoly crap! Can I have your autograph??
ReplyDelete:) xoxoxoxo
Holy crap! Can I have your autograph??
ReplyDelete:) xoxoxoxo
It's so easy to get caught up in all the drama of life..thanks for the reminder to take time and enjoy the little things...
ReplyDeleteThnk u:)
That's wonderful, Vodka Mom!
ReplyDeleteThat is so nice.
ReplyDeleteWe've definitely forgotten the power of a handwritten card. I've been thinking of sending a few of those to important people in my life. you've just reminded me to!
p.s. T LOVES his kindergarten! You K teachers rock!
I missed your Fiftieth Birthday! Hope it was so happy. Fan mail at fifty, that is impressive ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love getting snail mail. I collect lovely, cheap cards to send out a note here and there. Makes me feel good to mail them.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad someone sent you a card. That's so cool!
ReplyDeleteGreat reminder hand written notes mean the world.
ReplyDeleteThats what I love!
ReplyDeleteI remember going away to school a long time ago and because I was lonely I spent a lot of time writing my best friends letters and drawing pictures for them. They kept them! I have always kept my old personal letters too (from old boyfriends, there haven't been many) but I love reading them!
Email has killed a lot of history I think!
Thats what I love!
ReplyDeleteI remember going away to school a long time ago and because I was lonely I spent a lot of time writing my best friends letters and drawing pictures for them. They kept them! I have always kept my old personal letters too (from old boyfriends, there haven't been many) but I love reading them!
Email has killed a lot of history I think!
Fantastic to get in the mail. (and a good reminder that I need to send a couple of birthday cards today!)
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