Abby's third grade class (and all the other third grade classes in her school), rallied together to create a tree for one of their classmates, Aumberlee, who has been battling Leukemia this past year.
Cute Aumberlee chose the theme of Pink and Puppies, and all the students got to participate by making some of the ornaments which adorned the branches.
The third grade classes also worked very hard on a Christmas Choir Program which they performed at the Festival of Trees during the week.
It was darling.
Such a neat experience; grounding all these kids together by serving one of their own.
I got to go with Abby's class while they performed at the Festival of Trees, and Abby got the opportunity of showing many of her classmates the tree she had worked so hard decorating for her brother.
It was double awesome in her book.
I'm fairly certain this year will go down in the memory books for Ab for several different reasons. This festival and both trees she experienced being a couple of them.
The opportunity to serve and think of others' is a gift that when given to us, we should latch onto and appreciate...and I need to keep that idea as close to the surface as possible.
I am thankful that the teachers in Abby's grade provided this opportunity for my daughter and her friends. It will forever impact their lives, and hopefully it will permeate the way they think about this Holiday season for a long time.
1 comment:
Somehow I missed this post! But how incredibly sweet, and heart-touching! Love that Abby and all that she has accomplished in her young life!!
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