So I really debated about posting this. We try really hard to not be one of those parents who is always bragging excessively about our kids. That doesn't mean that we are not proud of them because we are, we tel that home all the time but we just don't talk about it outside of the family much. So all that being said, I am posting this so I don't forgot just as much as I want Grant to know how proud we are of him
Last week we had curriculum night at the kids new school. We ended the night in Grant's classroom. I have to say that i just love his new teacher. She and he have much of the same personality. Since Grant has "been there and done that" with this particular year she was expressing to him about how she expects him to be more than normal. She wants him to be extraordinary. She asked him to be a leader in the classroom. As she finished expressing these things to Grant she turned to Bill and I and asked if Grant had told us about "M." She said that M was a new boy in the classroom with some speech issues and physical disablities. She then proceeded to tell us how Grant totally took M under his wing, letting him join the group of boys, helping to be a translator if you will when M couldn't express things the way he wanted. She said that M had a horrible school experience last year with kids making fun of him, excluding him and bullying him. And that he would cry everyday before and afterschool. She said that M was really scared to come to this school for the same thing. And when Grant went out of his way to make him part of the class it changed M's whole outlook on school. His teacher said that she was so proud of him for doing something above and beyond that nobody asked him to do. We are so proud of Grant for looking past M's challenges and becoming his friend anyway. This is one of the qualities in him that is my favorite. He wants to be friends with everyone. And the best part about it, is that Grant did it without a second thought, he didn't come home and tell us, he didn't expect his teacher to notice, he just did it. We love you Grant!
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Go Grant!!!!!!!!!!! That's so nice of him. I love it when our kids take care of others...makes us feel like we're decent parents.
Ok Lexi, now that you've started my day with a good cry. That is so sweet. Grant is such a sweet heart with a gentle and kind soul.
Oh and btw....I love hearing how proud you are of the kiddos. Feel free to post anytime about it.
Hooray for kids like Grant! I'm so worried about Brayden getting bullied this year. When I told him who his teacher was, the first thing he asked is, "How many of my bullies are in my class?" It breaks my heart that just because he is different, he gets excluded. Thankfully, Caleb has recess at the same time and they play together at school.
Very, very cool. I can imagine how just perhaps the eternal course of M's life may have been changed by Grant's kindness. What wonderful opportunities we have within our reach...thank you for the reminder.
Tell Grant we love him, and we think he is an amazing kid! This is a testament to what kind of parents you two are, you guys rock it!!
I love your kids they have so much energy and enthusiasm (did I spell that right). Grant is so kind and I know what a good kid he is. I think Remi and Grant have a lot of the same qualities hopefully Remi gets this one. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
What a sweet kid. Way to go, Grant.
Way to go Grant! That is so sweet. It's amazing what a simple act of kindness and service will do for someone. That little boy will remember Grant and what he has done for him for the rest of his life. That's a great story...thanks for sharing.
My Primary lesson is on "Love One Another" this week. Hope it's ok if I use this story about Grant in the lesson. Thanks for sharing! What a great kid!
I think you have every right to "brag" about your kids...you have great ones and it is so fun to see what they are doing. Thanks for sharing.
Lexi,
Hi this is Amy Phippen. I know it has been a century. We were just becoming fast friends when we had to move and then I was awful about keeping in touch. My Mom found your blog and I hope you don't mind, I am an avid reader now. :) Your kids have all grown up so much. I love to hear how you are doing and wish that we had had more time. If you get a chance I'd love to "chat." cougarblue@hotmail.com
Love ya, Amy
By the way, I forgot to say, what an awesome thing Grant did. It is what every Mom dreams their kids will do! And I think you should shout it from the roof tops. We don't hear enough of the good things others do!
I am a dork. Who has ever had to leave so many comments??? :) My email address: cougarbluealumni@hotmail.com
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