Gloria’s adventures and weekends with children are always wonderful. When it’s a special holiday, in this case Thanksgiving, Gloria is one lucky gal to spend the holiday with a child.
First, she went to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She met the grandparents and quickly made friends with the family.
Then it was game night. Don’t you love Scrabble?
Then it was Turkey Day! Food and more food, a parade. Gloria was patient and kind. She loved her turkey headdress,
….but the weekend wasn’t over yet.
Hockey Time!
Gloria played hockey.
She loved the hockey helmet.
Apparently there were other kids at the rink
who remember Gloria from long ago.
That was a surprise for the family
(but not for me)
especially when they heard shouts of “Gloria!”
Gloria brings people together. She has a way about her, and she brings out the kindness and love in others. No wonder she’s so popular.
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
What a wonderful visit! I love the fact that older students remembered her. Not a surprise, but so cool.
Yes, so cool! That was my favorite part, along with Scrabble.
wow, it looks like gloria had a wonderful and jam-packed holiday weekend!!!!
She really did! 😍
Amazing as always, Gloria’s weekends away are awesome.
They are! Thanks, FR.
What a memorable weekend Gloria had. How wonderful that past students got to see her as well. Gloria certainly gets around and brings people together. She is the best!
She really did! I love how past students recognized her and gave her a big shout out. Yes, she’s the best!
Another wonderful trip for Gloria. Spreading love, tolerance, and understanding around her country.
Best wishes, Pete.
You are spot on, Pete. Thank you!
Wow a ‘trip to the ice’ ended up being a casual reunion of Gloria’s friends – past and present!
Yes!! That was really wonderful.
I love this report! And I am impressed that Gloria rocked a Patriots jersey for most of the visit… Maybe that’s why they keep winning!
I’m so glad! Yes, that Patriots jersey is very popular. Maybe you’re right about her jersey helping the Patriots on their winning record. I think I need to tell the Patriots about Gloria. Really.
Go for it!!!
I did!!!
Another great trip for Gloria. It is so amazing that she is spreading love, light, inspiring everyone and most of all children. A profound post dear Jennie.
Thank you so much, Kamal. She does so much. It really is amazing.
So cute.
Yes! Thank you, Don.
What a wonderful week-end for Gloria and Hayes’ family. It was also cool reading about Gloria’s old friends spotting her and saying Hi at the ice skating rink!
It was wonderful. I wish I’d been a fly on the wall when those old kids spotted her and yelled a big Hello.
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Oh, how I wish I’d been a fly on the wall, too! 😍
What a wonderful time for Gloria!
Yes, indeed! Thank you, Jacqui.
It looks like Gloria had a wonderful holiday! Much busier than mine. Lol. Thanks for sharing, Jenny. 🙂 Happy Holidays!
She did! Like you, it was much busier than mine. I’m so glad you enjoyed this. Happy Holidays, Diana.
This is such a lovely post, Jennie. Gorgeous photographs.
Thank you, Robbie. The photos that families include in the journal are wonderful.
Yes 🌞
Hurray, a new Gloria post!! Just the ticket to brighten my day. She even has her own NE Patriots jersey!!
I’m so glad this made you smile! Yes, she has her own NE Patriot’s jersey. A fellow blogger said he thought they were winning because of Gloria’s jersey. So, I emailed the Patriots about Gloria. I included a photo when she went to the Super Bowl parade. I said, “I think the Patriots need to meet Gloria.”
Wouldn’t that be great if the Patriots responded to your email!
Yes! I even included the photo of her at the Patriots parade in Boston, wearing the jersey of course.
Time will tell!
Indeed it will!
Love Gloria posts!
I’m so glad! Thanks, Becky!
Wow Gloria what a great time was had by all 💜💜💜💜
Definitely! A big wow, indeed
Gloria really behaves magic 💜💜💜
She does! Thank you, Willow! 😍
YAY for Gloria! (I just love her)
Thanks, Annette. I do, too. ❤️
What a sport Gloria is. She would make anyone’s Thanksgiving brighter.
She is. And, she would! Thank you, Anneli.
Gloria had a more active Holiday than I did, Jennie! She works hard, she plays hard…and she consistently delivers great vibes for everyone she meets!
Her Holiday was far more active than mine, too. She is and does everything you say, Bruce. Big time. Many thanks!
It’s amazing that there were children at the hockey rink who knew Gloria, too. Sounds like a wonderful trip.
I though so, too. Really nice! It was a wonderful holiday for her.
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We all need a little Gloria in our lives
Yes, we do.
I loved this entire post, Jennie, but especially the part when past students recognized Gloria. She is a real celebrity in Groton.
My favorite part was the past students who saw her, too. It was a shock for the family (now they know about her longevity impact), but big smiles for me. Thank you, Pete. I knew you would love this post.
You are always welcome dear Jennie ❤️🙏
Thank you, Kamal!
I’m envious of Gloria’s holiday adventures. The Cape, hockey, Thanksgiving and lots of hugs, what’s not to love. A Thanksgiving to remember for Gloria and her friends. I bet you missed her.
I’ve always said Gloria has a better social life than I do. She had quite a wonderful Thanksgiving. Yes, I missed her. Best to you, Steve.
Love it Jennie and delighted that Gloria had such a wonderful time over the holidays.. she is much more outgoing than I am and I am sure the hugs did everyone the power of good.. ♥
Thank you, Sally! Her social life is far better than mine. Her hugs do a world of good.
Welcome Jennie 😊
Thank you, Kamal!
Always welcome dear Jennie ❤️🙏❤️
Thank you, Kamal.
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Thank you, Sally!
Looks like Gloria had a wonderful time!
She did!
Always welcome Jennie 😊
Thank you, Kamal!
Arrgh. Lol, so cute!!!!! You really should consider buying more theme specific clothes for Gloria. Best wishes, Michael
I think that’s a great idea! Best to you, Michael.
Wow, that Gloria is surely a world traveler! What an amazing vacay! xx
She is! Her social life is better than mine. 😍
Better than many! Lol 😍
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I’m sorry to be late. I love your posts about Gloria. Yes, she is a lucky gal, and so are we, to have her –and you in our lives. Hugs on the wing!
No worries, and no apologies! ‘Late’ is my middle name… sigh! I’m so glad you love my Gloria posts. She really makes a difference. Many thanks for your lovely words, Teagan. Hugs!