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Friday, November 2, 2007

Show and Tell Friday


Once again it is time for Show and Tell over at Kelli's place. Click here to find out morehttp://kellishouse.blogspot.com/. You should really join in as it is loads of fun!

I am showing off my apron today. This apron was made for me by some of my most loved children at the daycare where I worked . One of my favorite parents :) brought it in for me on my last day there. She wrote the saying "you have made an imprint on our lives" and then left me with all the paints to do the hand prints. Of course that is her daughters right there under the saying. :)

I became very attached to several of the children and leaving them was one of the hardest things for me do. I am very fortunate to still have contact with some of them, and do see some in passing. I miss them all so much and know they all have new teachers to love them, but it makes me feel so good when I do see them and they come running up to give me big hugs.
Thanks for stopping by!

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

I can imagine how hard it must have been to leave the children you'd got to know so well. But what a lovely way to remember them. A great apron!

Blessings.

Anonymous said...

That is a darling idea. What a treasure for you. It has to be a wonderful feeling knowing that you were appreciated.

Take care,
Connie

Hootin Anni said...

Now that is just [pardon my french] d a m _ cute!!!!!!

I love this. See, I love Show N Tell for THIS reason....I would have not been able to see this if we didn't participate in SnT

Rose of Sharon said...

What a wonderful gift! How neat that you left such an imprint on them and their parents that they wanted to give you such a gift!

:0) Sharon

ellen b. said...

What a great gift to get and remember your "kid" with..
Blessings.
http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2007/11/01/show-tell-friday-seattle-art/

Martha said...

Wow - how cute. What a wonderful - but playful reminder of the kids that you cared for. Thanks for sharing,
Jane

Amy ~ (Life's Small Treasures) said...

That is very sweet! I know you will cherish your apron always
~Amy

Mary said...

The apron is beautiful and a wonderful memory of all the children whose handprints are on it. Thanks so much for sharing this. It gave me a great idea for a Christmas gift for my grandson, who is on the autistic spectrum to give his teacher. The teacher has kept my grandson with him for a second year and has been a great influence on his life. Thanks for the inspiration.

Jean said...

What a great idea! Something you can treasure for years to come.

Kristy Jo said...

Oh what a lovely keepsake!!!!
When i was in the bus ministry at my old church, I had to leave due to a complicated pregnancy. At my shower one of my fellow busworksers presented me with a quilt with a square made by each kid. i cried right there in front of everyone... I love those kids stll 5 years later and think of them often! the quilt helps !!!

Kristy Jo said...

p.s. i think i might *steal* this idea for my mil for her birthday from her grandkids! :P

Quinne said...

Hi Sondra :) What a thoughtful idea and a precious treasure! Thanks for sharing it with us. Blessings! Q

Mommy said...

What a sweet thing to do for you as their child's teacher! What a lovely idea. Thanks for sharing. :)

Lana G! said...

What a fabulous keepsake!

Lana G!
http://airmiles.wordpress.com/

Myrna said...

Great! You have a beautiful way to remember those children! I'm sure you were loved by all of them.Enjoy those sweet memories!

MightyMom said...

how fabulous!!

I love cloth and thread memories!!!

thanks for sharing

Barbara H. said...

What a sweet way to remember them!

Barbara H. @ Stray Thoughts

Rose of Sharon said...

Sondra,

I am sorry about your falling out with your friends. That is just so sad. I will pray for you guys to make up and be freinds again.

Have fun painting! :0) Sharon

Kelli said...

What a sweet and thoughtful apron! The handprints are adorable!
Hugs,
Kelli