Just taking a little break from posts about Aaron's funeral (still a lot to write about it) to share some happy news. This morning Jay and I popped into Kings Meadows High School to drop something off to the girls in the office. Aaron loved his work, and often came home telling me funny stories about the 'girls' in the office as he had a lot of fun with them. It was strange going up there, knowing that today was the day he was supposed to be starting back at work, with the summer holidays being over.
We went in to have a chat, and the next thing we know they placed three boxes in front of Jay and told him they were special presents for him, Harri and Kobe. At first I thought they were cakes or something (as they were in brown cardboard boxes), but inside was a netbook for EACH of the boys, as a present from the school.
Jay was so excited and very keen to get home straight away so he could play with it. He rang Harri in the car and told him and Harri said 'cool!' and then when Jay explained there was one each, Harri said 'really!!!?! awesome!!'. I had three very excited boys this afternoon.
Kobe kept saying 'me got me own laptop!'. He couldn't believe how lucky he was, and straight away got onto his favourite websites - ABC for kids and Reading Eggs.
Don't you just love Harri's concentrating tongue! Obviously something very serious was going on. He was actually watching last season's episodes of 'The Block' getting ready for season 2012. He's still
addicted to it.
Thank you to KMHS for such a generous and thoughtful gift for the boys. It made their day (and probably their year!). It's nice to see them so happy after everything that has been going on.
such a special gift, love seeing them smiling. hugs.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! What amazing presents for the boys. No wonder they have big smiles on their faces!
ReplyDeleteI thought of a website we use at school that Kobi & Harri would probably love - its www.storylineonline.net
(Famous actors reading picture books to children).
xxx
That is so heartwarming Lisa, so beautiful to see the wonderful smiles on the faces of those boys. What a nice day for them.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a lovely, thoughtful gift from KMHS and I'm sure the boys will have a lot of fun with them! Wonderful to see them all smiling and happy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift for your boys....I bet the smile on their sweet faces is all the gift you need at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI have followed your story for the past few weeks and I am touched by your honesty, your faith and your belief that everything is going to be ok, even as you walk through these dark days.
Bless you and your dear family
xo
What a wonderfully, kind & thoughtful thing for the school to do! Something (anything) to bring a smile to their faces is a God-send for all. AND they can learn and entertain themselves. I'm so glad that Aaron was much loved!
ReplyDeleteAwww...they totally deserve it too! And now you don't have to share your computer with them ;)
ReplyDeleteFan-flipping-tastic....hope they become blog writers !
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing gift to the boys, and just lovely to see their beautiful smiles :) I am a primary teacher (year 1 children) and a website that they absolutely adore and ALWAYS has them smiling and having fun is http://pbskids.org/sesame/
ReplyDeleteKobe will love it, and probably Harri too. Still sending all my love, strength, prayers and smiles to you, Jalen, Harri and Kobe xx
So great to see them happy in the moment,,,but you may need to increase your internet download limits...lol
ReplyDeleteprecious little smiles! What a wonderful gift, I'm so glad they are being thought of and loved on by those around you!
ReplyDeleteHow thoughtful. Glad the boys have had a happy moment.
ReplyDeleteDear Lisa,
ReplyDeleteit´s sooooo nice to see them smile!
:O)
Love
Claudi
Love those boys
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! Pleasant distractions.
ReplyDeleteHarri's tongue hanging out must be genetic, inherited from his Grandma.
ReplyDeleteIt was so lovely to see Kobe so thrilled about having his very own computer.
There are some wonderful people blessing your lives at the moment.
What a beautiful photo of the boys Lisa.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for them.
How lovely of the school.
Chris
What a generous gift. It's nice to see your boys so happy. :)
ReplyDeleteNOW THAT'S COOL! WAY TO GO SCHOOL! These kids need a break, and to get some happy news for awhile!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome! Glad they can have something to smile about for a minute. Beautiful boys you have.
ReplyDeleteXoxo
What wonderful friends Aaron had at the school and what a wonderful gift for each of your sons. May they enjoy every moment using them and know they were given in love by friends who loved their Dad so much. Blessings to all of you.
ReplyDeletethis made me happy too!
ReplyDeleteHooray for happiness afterall...
XO
What a kind and thoughtful thing for the school to do. Really touching, and it's fun to see those smiles!
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What a generous gift!
ReplyDeleteThose big smiles! Makes me so happy for them... :)
ReplyDeleteHow very, very kind of them!
ReplyDeleteSuch utterly gorgeous boys!
ReplyDeleteDang! What nice presents for the boys :D Now have fun getting them off the computers :D
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing gift. it's so nice to see smiles!!! have a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteSo glad little rays of sunshine are breaking through the sadness. Brave happy boys. Thank you again for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness what an amazing gift! Almost better than cakes ;) so wonderful to see that they're enjoying their new computers x
ReplyDeleteAw, such a special gift!
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