On Saturday, I prepared my daughter’s uniform for the Santa Parade that took place on Sunday. She joined the marching band this year at the high school she attends and was very excited to participate in the parade. I moved press studs on the jacket and fixed the closing which had been broken. I also made sure that everything was still attached (the uniform belongs to the school and has been worn by many children over the years).
As I lay the uniform out on my bed after I had made the adjustments, I could not help thinking how grateful I am that my daughter is able to participate in the Santa Parade. Not only does the parade offer her an opportunity to play her flute, but it also gives her a chance to give something to her community. As my husband said to her on Sunday after the event, she was given a chance to bring a moment of joy to many children and adults with her playing and marching.
What have you been grateful for this week?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2014
(Join me and share something that you have been grateful for in the past week. Link up with my post and feel free to use the badge my daughter created. )
Take a photo of your daughter in uniform, Colline. The orples might want to join the fun—hint, hint—keep them in mind as you click away. LOL. 🙂
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My daughter has told me I am not allowed to post any pictures of her on my blog – thus no pictures of her in her uniform 😦
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😉
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She will recall this and other childhood events for years. 🙂 I think it is good that you are letting her decide if her picture is posted. The costume is nice and I am sure she looks adorable.
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She does. And she looks so grown up in it 🙂
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What lovely memories she will have of this Santa Parade. Love the uniform. 🙂
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We loved her uniform too. And I am sure she will wear it again next year 🙂
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What a special gift all the way around!!! Thank you to your daughter for all the joy, thank you for the repairs 😉 and thank your husband for such wise words.
Merry Christmas!!!!
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A Merry Christmas to you too 🙂
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What a lovely experience that was. 🙂
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It was. I will post some pictures once I have organised myself 🙂
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Hoe lyk die weer by julle Is dit al koud. Ons het winter hier in die somer.
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It is freezing! Yesterday the temperature reached a low of -16C. The cold is a little early this year and we are not psychologically ready for it!
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Sjoe … my brein kan dit nie verwerk? Wanneer sluit die skole?
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The schools haven’t closed once in the ten years I have been here. People are used to the heaps of snow and the cold 🙂
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Eish… mens moet hare op jou tande hê
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We just have to dress properly. If you wear the right clothing and boots, it is ALMOST bearable 🙂
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Lovely event to remember and to be grateful for!
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It certainly is – and I am grateful that my children have also had the opportunity to see and experience it.
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I agree! Those special times can never be taken away from you. 🙂
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I remember a after Thanksgiving Pet Parade which was great fun!
Grateful for a friend I re conected with this week 😀
Thanks for the opportunity to share
Carol
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A pet parade sounds interesting. Are the animals on floats too?
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Beautiful uniform and mum will be proud,
sure she will be adorable… 😉
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She was. And she looked very smart too 🙂
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A very beautiful uniform Colline.
I could imagine your daughter being a flute player in a Christmas movie.
Ian
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I think she would love that idea Ian 🙂
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That is such a beautiful uniform Colline and she looked so beautiful in it. I also know that you are a very proud mom. 😀 ♥
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I certainly am Sonel 🙂
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