Matthew (the 4 year old I care for) took me by surprise yesterday. We were on our way to a birthday party for one of his friends when he piped up from the back seat, "So Shannon, how's your life?" I wasn't quite sure how to answer that one. I've been so preoccupied with preparing to prepare to leave at the end of the month that I've honestly been a little overwhelmed by the whole thing for the past couple of weeks. There are items to buy, appointments to keep, bags to pack, and really all I want to do is spend as much time as possible with the people I'm going to miss while I'm away (and get more sleep!). But Matthew didn't ask me what was going on in my head, he didn't ask what was next on the to do list or if I thought I'd fit in everything I want to do before I go. Matthew was in the moment. "How's your life?" Right this instant. Here. Now. Today. And as we drove up Royal York Drive I regained some perspective. I have a place to live. I have a job. I have a family and friends who love me. Life has it's stresses and challenges as always, but I was able to look back in the rear view mirror, smile and say "My life is good thanks Matthew." (By the way, I asked the same question of Matthew and he said that he thought his life was good too! A nanny loves to hear that.)
I was also surprised yesterday by a group of eight special young people. Kelly, who I went to highschool with is now a teacher at the highschool in Bracebridge where we attended. She teaches a class of eight students. When they heard about my trip to Uganda and that there was going to be a shower held to benefit The Bulrushes, they decided to take on a special project. The class had shown an interest in learning how to sew and they went out and purchased some material. Then each student set to work sewing a baby blanket! Kelly's mom and dad made a visit to my parents' house last night to tell them about what has been happening and Mom called me today to fill me in. I'm so deeply touched by their hard work and willingness to get involved. You can't imagine how excited I am to have the privilege of delivering these special gifts.
Love, compassion and generosity are alive and well folks!
I was also surprised yesterday by a group of eight special young people. Kelly, who I went to highschool with is now a teacher at the highschool in Bracebridge where we attended. She teaches a class of eight students. When they heard about my trip to Uganda and that there was going to be a shower held to benefit The Bulrushes, they decided to take on a special project. The class had shown an interest in learning how to sew and they went out and purchased some material. Then each student set to work sewing a baby blanket! Kelly's mom and dad made a visit to my parents' house last night to tell them about what has been happening and Mom called me today to fill me in. I'm so deeply touched by their hard work and willingness to get involved. You can't imagine how excited I am to have the privilege of delivering these special gifts.
Love, compassion and generosity are alive and well folks!
24 days left until I leave for Uganda!
1 comment:
Hi Shannon,
Thanks for the comment, listen we will no doubt meet when you arrive, even briefly, but before you come if you want any info or have any questions - email me at: felicity-louise@hotmail.com
Also do you have facebook?
Thanks
-Felicity
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