Comments on: Growing Gratitude and Generosity https://shaunaletellier.com/growing-gratitude-and-generosity-2/ Rest & Relief for Ragged Souls Mon, 26 Sep 2016 19:39:46 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 By: shauna https://shaunaletellier.com/growing-gratitude-and-generosity-2/#comment-2471 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 07:07:18 +0000 http://shaunaletellier.com/growing-gratitude-and-generosity-2/#comment-2471 In reply to kcooper.

That is a precious story, Kay. Thanks for sharing it. Makes me wonder where these precious little ones are now

]]> By: kcooper https://shaunaletellier.com/growing-gratitude-and-generosity-2/#comment-2461 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:47:13 +0000 http://shaunaletellier.com/growing-gratitude-and-generosity-2/#comment-2461 Hi, Shauna, I've been going back and reading your old blog posts. I've read them before, but I enjoy your writing so much! This post reminded me of a similar situation before I retired from teaching. On the 100th day of school I handed out a photocopy of a $100 bill. Students glued them in their journals and were to write on the topic, "If I had $100, I would …" Every child wrote as expected about things they would buy for themselves. A few considerate ones listed something for themselves and also for family members. Noah, however, wrote simply, "I would give it to my mom because she is broke." He, more than the other kids, lacked the latest toys and clothes. Yet, he alone had compassion for someone other than himself. Known as a "behavior problem" around school, his writing really stirred my heart. He and I had developed a special bond even before that time, but later when my patience wore thin, it helped to remember his sweet, unselfish spirit hidden within. I love your quote about generosity growing in the "soil of need." This incident is a testimony to that and an unforgettable one for me.

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