Hi 'CUTE' family - I had to share this with you - because it meant so much for me to receive and I know that it will mean alot to you as well - please read >>>>>>>MORE>>>>>

Thank you for posting this Shirlener. We are all never too old to learn how to value the people in our lives and more importantly to TELL them so. hugs, Meganne

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by shirlener88 10 Apr 2008

Meg, thank you, dear one. You are important in my life and I love you. *4U

Ok, I read all your answers before I watched the movie, so I had enough tissues. I had heard versions of this story, but thought it was an urban legend. My Dad was a teacher for many years, at his funeral there were many men who came up to me & told me how he 'saved' their shambled lives by demanding they be the best they could be, instead of giving in to being 'one of the bad boys' and being proud of that. These men were executives, bricklayers, and one was a 'garbage man' (sanitation engineer, now, I guess), but they were all proud of who they were, and the best at doing what they did. Teachers are SO important!! And I wish they would all follow this wonderful woman's example. We are *all* so important, each in our own way. Fooey, I'm a writer, and I can't get these words right, because I'm so emotional now. But I think the dishes & embroidery collecting are going to have to wait, because I'm going to take a bunch of real flowers over to my friend I haven't seen since Easter. We're older, and as I discovered with my DH dying, tomorrow may never come. I love all you girls, and thank you so much for being in my life! You all do make a big difference to me. Love, Marji

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by meganne 09 Apr 2008

Marji, I am so sorry to read about your DH, May the Good Lord bless you both with a multitude of wonderful days to keep sharing Together. My prayers are with you. hugs, Meganne

by jrob 09 Apr 2008

Marji, I too am dismayed at hearing about your darling. Cherish these precious days as I know you are. I am adding you and your family to my prayer list. MWAH!

by shirlener88 10 Apr 2008

marji, I am happy to call you friend and I know that the things that you have learned - through the hard times will help you during other times in your life. You are a wonderful friend for taking flowers to a dear one, like that. *4U!

Shirlene, thank you so much for this. I believe that if every one of us tried every day, to make just one person's life better , just by a smile, a hug, a kind word, then the world would be a far more beautiful place. I suggest that we try it, we may never know the difference we make to someone, but that doesn't matter, because our life will be enriched because we helped them. Love, hugs and flowers for you sweetie.

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by shirlener88 10 Apr 2008

So very right - all we can do is try. *4U

I most sincerely thank you!.;)

Thank you for sharing this, Shirlene. It made me shed tears as well. You made a difference for me today. Thank you.

that was soooooooooo nice, i know all u guys have made a difference in my life, from the first when my machine was new and i new very little JROB helped me through those teething stages and then u and the others always inspiring with ur projects and tips. about the teacher n student , i am a living example, my mom was my husbands professor,( i do hope the difference in each of their lifes is a good one he he he.........). flowers to u all for being there.

oh my goodness talk about a box of kleenex how heart touching and a eye opener for me i have 4 kids under the age of 5 i am always stressed out and yelling oh no not anymore thank u for this very very much

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by shirlener88 08 Apr 2008

mm, wow, what a miracle - we all need a bit of God touching us - now and again, and believe me - you wouldn't be the first mother that has realized the same thing - just take a breath and remember God choose you to be their mother - so that you would be able to teach them to be great adults - you have them - until they are 18 and it is truly up to you - to raise them into fit and desent adults - ready to take life on - with full force - I know you can do it and you have it in you, too! *4U

by marymoore 08 Apr 2008

thank you yes i am different now and i thank you you make a difference also someone needs to do this as a project and maybe it will be me

Shirlener, I'm willing to be there is not a dry eye on this site that has read this tonight. Thank you for sharing and you really and truely make a difference here at "cute". so glad to have you as a friend here.Warm hugs and flowers to all

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by shirlener88 08 Apr 2008

tmbache, thank you - how sweet of you to say so - we all make a difference in each others lives. *4U

Make my eyes have a leak too. I will have to pass this on. I've been afftected too much by negative words as many have. *4U

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by shirlener88 08 Apr 2008

joanie, it is wonderful that you want to pass this along - let's try hard to not let the negative words bother us, any more. *4U2

Shirlener With a daughter, Grandaughter & Grandson who are all teachers I shall make very sure they read this. God Bless

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by shirlener88 08 Apr 2008

lbrow, wonderful and I am glad that you want to share it with them. *4U Shirlene

You all make a difference - Thank you for sharing this.

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by shirlener88 08 Apr 2008

dlonna, don't we have a 'CUTE' family? *4U

thank you I think we can all make a difference ****

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by shirlener88 08 Apr 2008

raels, that is for sure. *4U2

That was great! I just retired from teaching and plan to pass it along to some with which I keep in touch. Thanks!

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by shirlener88 08 Apr 2008

clawton, how wonderful and I am glad that you approved. *4U

This is lovely and I am glad you shared it with us all at Cute I have forwarded it to all my loved ones plus. Many flowers to you.

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by shirlener88 08 Apr 2008

MM, thank you - I am happy that you passed it on. *4U2

I read this history many, many years ago in the book "Chicken Soup for the Soul" and I cried, and after all these years this history made me cry again. Thank you Shirlene. Flower and XoXo

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by shirlener88 08 Apr 2008

Letvia, I too read it in that book and have received it many times via email - but never seen it presented like this and I knew what it was about - but it still touched me and I am glad it did you as well. *4U

What a wonderful idea.

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by shirlener88 08 Apr 2008

celticlady, yes, I just passed it along and look at all the good it did for me. Hehehe! *4U

oh shirlene you got me crying!! this is really beautiful. amazing what teachers can do isn't it? (and I have 11years experience to prove it:) ) thank you I'll be forwarding this especially to me excolleagues who unlike me still teach, bunch of flowers for you

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by shirlener88 07 Apr 2008

Oh Anna, I knew it was important and if you received it first, that says more to me than you will ever know. *4U

by shirlener88 07 Apr 2008

It made my eyes leak a bit, too!

I was surprised at what this was about. I just kept watching and when it got to the end I decided that I would pass it on to everyone I know and care about. I AM SURE you will do the same after you have watched.







http://www.blueribbonmovie.com/

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by nini 07 Apr 2008

Thanks Shirlene for sharing this. I couldn't see it without tears in my eyes!No doubt, YOU make a Difference!

by shirlener88 08 Apr 2008

nini, you make a difference, too! Thank you for sharing with us, even with tears in your eyes. *4U