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Totally Over-Freaking-Whelmed!
- Oct 30, 2008 at 6:21 PM
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I usually go into the school ever day to check my PTA mailbox and make sure there are no fires to be put out, but today being Thursday, both my little kids were in after school tutoring. I decided just to drive up and quickly pick them up and then head to the middle school to pick up the other two. The Librarian brought my little one to the car and handed me a gift bag. I was a little confused, but she said, it's from the staff. I expected to open it up and find a little token of their appreciation. I get one once or twice a year -- a candle, a book, that kind of thing.
As I was waiting for the older ones to finish their after school socializing, which can take a while, I decided to open my little prize. I was completely bowled over by the contents of the bag. It was a handful of cards.
The first one I opened was from the Librarian herself, it was a Barnes & Noble gift card, oh how sweet I thought to myself, I had been wanting to go and get some books and magazines, but I didn't think I could really spare the cash right now hhmm...maybe I can buy a book and a magazine. Then I looked at the amount -- $100! I have never been able to spend that much for books just for me! Yippee! The next one was a card signed with well wishes from all the staff members. I was choked up reading all the nice notes. They are a sweet, wonderful group of ladies (and one man, lol). There was another card from the teachers in fourth and fifth grades where my kids are students. By this time I am sitting in my car with a big lump in my throat. It is not often that I get that much adulation in one day. I gotta say it felt delightful.
I then moved on to the next plain white business sized envelop; to my amazement inside was $50 gift card to a local Mexican restaurant. The following one was yet another gift card, $50 from Boston Market. The one I open after that was a handful of $5 gift certificates from a local burger place, I was bowled over as I counted them out there were 11 of them -- $55! The final envelop had a note on the front that said it was for those nights when Dad needed to get some fast food, I was astounded as I counted out $120.
I was just floored at this. I wasn't expecting it and to tell you the truth I felt a little guilty accepting it. I am not sure why, but that was my first reaction -- that I didn't deserve such generosity. I am much more comfortable giving to and serving others than having the same bestowed upon me. I am still in awe, but I am almost past the guilt and falling headlong into gratitude and honor. I will take a big stab at accepting the gifts in the spirit in which they were given. I know a lot of thought and effort when into it. I still can't believe it though.
ETA: For those who are reading this and don't know me, I forgot to mention the reason for this outpouring of generosity. I am having hip replacement surgery next Tuesday (11-4).
Anyone want to come join me and watch the election returns while on a morphine drip?
Comments:
You are a wonderful person and deserve every bit of it.
You know today I got a call from someone that wanted to sign up to bring you dinner. All the time slots were filled. She is going out of town so she is going to bring you something to have at a later date. You have two full weeks of food and a little more.
You are the best friend anyone can have. We just want you know know that we care about and love you. We know we can't take the pain away. We can dull it buy showing you in our way.
How wonderful...and obviously you do this wonderful gift, otherwise no one would have done it! You go and enjoy yourself!
That is so great! I've been a room parent and worked in schools. I know how hard the PTA moms work and all that they do for the school and the students. It's very hard work and it sounds like you have a very wonderful and appreciative school. :)
Don't feel guilty: if you're half as awesome in real life as you are online, you deserve that AND more.
I heart you Kim and I truly hope your surgery is a successful success!! =O)
If I was there, I'd make you and the family some down to earth good ol'Mexican food!
You are a wonderful, person, Kimberly, and a wonderful friend. You DO deserve it, every bit of it, and more. That is so awesome that they all did that for you. I'm so happy for you :)
I hope that your surgery goes really well, and that you have a swift recovery. I'll be thinking of you!
Kim, from everything I know about you, and from all the hard work you put in for them, you DESERVE it. That's amazing. :)
That's so great! Kim, you really do deserve it. You shouldn't feel guilty at all.
Wow thats wonderful. Tells me what kind of person you are... and sounds like you deserve it ! Way to go Mama !
Yay! I'm so glad this wonderful group of people showed you so much appreciation. They know they've got a real gem in you and you've obviously touched each of their lives deeply.
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good for you Mama!!! you deserve it
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