Star Wars Valentine

--by Aurelia, posted Oct 8, 2008

I work in a school and see happy little faces each day. (Kids from age 3-14). On Valentine's Day last year, Valentine cards and candies were being passed out left and right. I smiled and said "thank you" to the kids and I gave a Candy Kiss to them.

Later in the day, this new face came to my door. He was a bigger kid, probably about 10 or 11. He was shy as he walked up to me and handed me a "star wars valentine". He stood there, waiting for me to open the card and of course I did open it to find out his wishes and name. I smiled and said "Thank You Zack". Something told me that I should hang this Valentine on my office door along with my other festive decorations.

Later when classes were dismissed, I got a visit from Zack's Aunt. She said that I really touched Zack by hanging his Valentine on my door. She told me that he was recently going through family issues and was staying with her for a while. When he was writing out Valentines he asked his aunt, "Who's that nice lady who is always smiling and greeting the kids when we walk in the door on the way to class," and the aunt told him it was ME.

Touching just one child's life like that makes it all so perfectly clear why we do this. Keep smiling, you never know who needs one. Smiles are Contagious and let's get out there and spread them today!!!

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Posted by Aurelia
Oct 8, 2008
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warmth wrote: i am touched too.. Happy Valentine's to you :)

lmil1954 wrote: Zack blessed you and you blessed him. If that were your only Valentine gift, it would have been enough, how bout it? You are right, you never know who NEEDS a smile, so passiong them around is the way to go!! This story is very touching, you are lovely! Linda:)

PayingForward wrote: This story brought tears to my eyes. What a blessing you must be to children each and every day. Keep sharing your love and kindness ... you're making a difference one precious child at a time. :) God bless you.

JuneBug wrote: As you know, I believe it's the children that make the world go round! It must be a good feeling to be thought of as ''That lady who greets the kids with a smile''..That's wonderful!

rockin wrote: It is so great that you took the time to open it and say thank you to him with his name. It is really great that you made his day and it looks like you make his day everyday!!!

makesomeonesmile wrote: That is awesome Aurelia. Your genuine concern and caring heart are such a blessing for all of those touched by it. May you continue to do the great things you do for a long time! Thanks for making a difference and I'm glad the Aunt came and told you so!

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