A letter from a parent is always special. When the parent is my pen-pal and former student’s mom, it’s very special. When she bought a book I had recommended on this blog, that was the frosting on the cake. I hope you enjoy the letter as much as I did.
Hi Jennie,
Hope this email finds you well!
We did receive your letter. It brings such a joy and big smile on Kiansh’s faces that it melts my heart every single time! Thank you for being his pen-pal and most importantly being there for him.
He loved pictures of Woody and already told me what he wants to write so we will be working on letter soon! 🥰
I personally wanted to thank you for sharing good books to read on your blog. If not weekly, couple times in a month I do check your blog! Every single of them I have loved to read! And I have to share this with you. We have friends whose daughter loves to read. She will be in 4th grade starting September and her birthday is in summer. So knowing her reading interest I was looking for a good book to gift her on her birthday! And reading your blog I learn about a book “Wonder”, and I decided to get that book as gift for her. Guess what? Today her mom send me this message, big thank you to you! 🙏🏻❤️ It’s less than a month we give a book to her…🪄
Hope you know that you are making such a big impact by writing on your blog! ❤️💗🙏🏻 Keep up the great work 🙏🏻!
Also will you be in the school this Thursday evening? Thursday is Kiansh’s last day for camp and also at GCS! I still remember his first day at Aqua Room and how it all started! Just wanted to stop bye to say good bye on Thursday before he embark on new phase and new venture! We will miss GCS and you 🥰! But I am sure he will continue to be your pen-pal 🖊️.
Warm Regards,
Priyanki
A Teacher's Reflections 
How sweet! You’ve helped so many children, Jennie. All power and thanks to you. xx
Thank you, Joy!
Just another example of your positive and constructive methods that reinforce your decisions. Cheers to your specialness.
Thank you, Frank!
What a wonderful letter. Bravo on suggesting “Wonder” as a great book to gift a young person. It’s a book I have given as a gift a few times myself. I love that the families keep in touch with you. And we all know how special a letter is!
I’m glad you enjoyed the letter as much as I did. I had no idea she reads my blog and remembered the post about “Wonder.” That was a nice surprise. I do love how families keep in touch, Darlene. 🥰
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these are the things that remind us why we teach and the impact that we have on others. brilliant
Yes, yes, yes!!!
Aw Jennie, so nice to be appreciated. Well deserved.
Thanks so much, FR.
That’s wonderful, Jennie. Such a warm testament to the job you and the staff at the school are doing.
Thank you, Dan. You have seen our teachers and can attest to how much we care for children and their families. When that happens, letters like this one come along. It’s wonderful! This is proof that money doesn’t buy happiness.
How wonderful Jennie what a wonderful person you are 💜💜
Awww…that’s so nice, Willow. Thank you. 🥰
Getting feedback like that is so rewarding. I can just imagine your emotions when you were reading that.
Best wishes, Pete.
It is very rewarding, Pete. Yes, my emotions were ‘out there’. I had no idea she reads my blog and remembered my post on “Wonder”, which was an added big smile. Honestly, how many people get feedback like this in their jobs? Not many. I’m lucky to be a teacher.
A super letter reflecting your dedication, Jennie.
Thank you, John. 🥰
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And that is why we do it. Well done, Jennie.
Yes, that’s exactly why. We are the lucky ones, Jacqui. Many thanks!
Dear Jennie, that must be such a wonderful feeling. Thanks for bringing us into it with you. Hugs.
Awww…that is so kind of you to say, Teagan. Yes, it is a wonderful feeling. I’m so glad you enjoyed reading the letter as much as I did. 💕
This is the proof. You touch so many people and by touching them, they reach out to others. You inspire, encourage and enlighten all of us.
You are too kind, Pam. Thank you! If I can be a domino, and my ‘fingers’ reach beyond what I touch, then I have been blessed.
That’s wonderful! Your book recommendations have been awesome reads.
Thank you, Deborah. I’m so glad. Stay tuned for another book recommendation!
Looking forward to it!😀
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What a lovely letter 🥰
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So wonderful to get this kind of feedback from parents!
More lives touched, my friend. Parents do appreciate those who go the extra mile for their kids. You may remember that I blogged about this book: https://petespringerauthor.wordpress.com/2023/03/31/wonder-5-stars/
Imagine the age range from Kiansh to my seniors. Am I surprised when a book touches a large audience? Nope. A good book reaches across generations.
I definitely remember your wonderful blog post!! I thought of it as soon as I read this parent’s letter. Just think, our book recommendations reach out to people beyond the borders of WP. How cool is that? Like you, I also think a good book is for all ages. P.S., I just finished another winner of a book which I will post soon. Best to you, my friend!
I look forward to reading that post. I’m impressed with the quality of children’s books today and especially appreciate that authors are delving into largely unaddressed topics. I just finished a book called Good Different that is about autism. The author, Meg Eden Kuyatt, writes from personal experience. The notes from the author are particularly enlightening. https://www.amazon.com/Good-Different-Meg-Eden-Kuyatt/dp/1338816101
Thanks, Pete. I have mixed emotions on many of the newer books that deal with unaddressed topics. For younger children, the ‘indirect approach’ works best. Many newer picture books leave children confused or disinterested. For older children it’s a different story. We both know Wonder is a good example. I look forward to reading your link!
Hi Jennie What a lovely letter to receive from a mother. It is wonderful that you stay in touch with previous students.
Thank you, Robbie. I treasure these letters and will always try to stay in touch with students.
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Beautiful letter. Beautiful tribute. Well deserved, Jennie.
Thank you, Don!
This is so lovely Jennie and well deserved I’ll always remember how helpful you were to me and Lily when she was learning English it was a great help to us and she has come on in leaps and bounds…Enjoy your Sunday 🙂 x
Thank you, Carol! Yes, I remember reaching out to you when Lily was learning English. You were the ‘parent’, and the teacher in me helped. You above everyone can understand this letter. 🙂 I’m so glad (and not surprised) Lily is doing well!
Thank you, Jennie yes Lils is constantly top of her year here they publish your place and Lils is number 1 in every subject they hold her up as an example…her work is often used as an example for the others she is useful as she is fluent in both languages plus Laos which is often spoken here as we are close to the Laos border whereas the teachers often aren’t… Not surprising that Lils wants to be a teacher.. Xx
That is just wonderful!!! I feel happy and proud. Way to go, Lily! She will be a terrific teacher one day. 😍
I know she will and you Jennie played your part, Thank you 🙂 x
That’s so nice… 🥰
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Hi Jennie, this is wonderful!
Thank you, Charles. I felt the same way. 🙂
How beautiful and so well deserved!!
Thank you, Opher!
You are so appreciated by many, Jennie. ❤
That’s so kind to say, Debby. 🥰
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