For some reason we were talking birthdays in class – maybe because there are a number of birthdays happening in the next few weeks. One of my students (whom I have known for a number of years), asked me when my birthday was. He was very upset that he had missed it as he had planned on giving me a gift. He must have expressed his disappointment at home because, a few days later, he gave me the gift of a rose for my birthday.
I could not help but smile when I received his gift. He was grinning from ear to ear and was so happy to see that I was pleased with the rose. And me? The gesture had certainly made my day – and is still making me smile when I look at the rose placed on my side table.
What is the sweetest gift you have received?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2019
(This post was inspired by Trent’s Weekly Smile, a challenge which focuses on sharing all things positive.)
What a lovely gift, and how great that your student was so pleased by your reaction. Thanks for sharing.
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He is a sweet child and generous too. I like as well that his parent encouraged him to follow through on what he wanted to do.
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I’d like to add that your response, and the way you made him feel, is something he will remember for a long time
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I would hope so. I have known him for a few years now and always hope to help fill the void left in the life of a child without a mom.
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I always try to remember those who had an impact on me when I was younger, and remember that I can do the same for the next generation as well
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It is important I feel. Especially as I am personally in a position to affect young children’s lives. Adults don’t always realise the power they have on young minds and emotions.
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This is a beautiful rose. I can’t think of the sweetest gift right off hand. I would think something from my daughter she always loves to bring me little gifts ❤
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Those little gifts are always a treasure, aren’t they? I think it is a way of our children showing us how much they care for us.
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Yes they sure are. I love that too! ❤ Happy Day to you Colline. ❤
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You too Michelle 🙂
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A very sweet gift 🙂
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It certainly is Trent.
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A small cuddly Snoopy. 🙂 🙂 He’s watching me from across the room right now.
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What a lovely reminder of a sweet moment 🙂
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That’s really sweet, Colline. Maybe you should dry it and keep it for ever. My son was always giving little gifts he’d bought with his pocket money. Always made my heart soar. 😃
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It is drying out in the vase and I will keep it for as long as I can. I did not think of pressing it.
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What a lovely gift! Roses, or any flower for that matter, always make me smile
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Not surprising – especially during the grey days of winter.
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