Gloria is back home, safe and sound… yet she’s a little different. Yes, she misses Willow (and Earl and Olivia), but do you see how different her necklace is? She now wears, with pride, England’s Royal British Legion’s 100th anniversary poppy pin.
I hope that makes Gloria an ‘Honorary Brit’.
Every Memorial Day we learn about poppies,
so this Memorial Day will be very special.
I was beside myself opening the big box. I squished Gloria as I hugged her, so many times.
Then there was a letter from Willow, beautifully penned. I have read the letter so many times. It is a treasure.
I’m looking forward to sharing this with children and families. There is more to share – Gloria’s journal! It is jam-packed with so, so much about her adventures. The cool thing that you cannot see is that the photos flip up to show more photos underneath photos.
Of course we have written a giant thank you letter to Willow.
Children decided on a gift for her. I was flabbergasted and impressed. They ‘get it’. I don’t want to spill the beans.
Willow, a hundred thank yous aren’t enough. Your letter and gift will be in the mail to you next week. Most importantly, Gloria’s visit will be revisited and remembered for a long time.
Jennie
P.S. Stay tuned for Gloria returning to the classroom and the children. She’s bringing a special guest from England. This will be fun and very festive.
A Teacher's Reflections 
Wonderful! How nice of Willow to send the journal and all of the photos. The Aqua Roomers will be talking about Gloria’s trip to England for a long time to come, I’m sure. Looking forward to seeing her special guest!
Best wishes, Pete.
Yes, very much so! Thank you, Pete. We have school vacation week ahead, and our guest arrives the following week.
we are so glad she is home 🎵🎵and safe .
I was thinking about Gloria just a couple of days ago, wondering when she was coming home. So happy to hear she’s back. Looking forward to hearing all about her adventures. I’m sure the kids will be thrilled!
They will be very excited, Anneli! Many thanks!
Home safe and sound but very missed.
Glad to read all about her trip in the journal, and see the photos. Glad she had such a good time and all the people loved her. The Aqua roomers will be happy to see her return 🙂
Yes, all the way around! Thank you, FR.
they will bless them 😀
Gloria! Welcome home…and what an adventure! ❤️❤️❤️
Jennie…thank you for sharing with us. Can’t wait to hear about her return to the classroom! xoxoxoxox!
It is so exciting, Vicki! Yes, what an adventure. Many thanks. 💕
She’s home safe 😁😌😁
I’m so glad Gloria made her way home OK! I’ve been thinking about her and her adventure. What a wonderful exchange and a great learning opportunity for the students. xo
It was truly a wonderful exchange! I’m glad to have her home, but I know she misses Willow. The kids will be over the moon! Many thanks, Darlene.
It was great for everyone involved 😃
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Thanks for this lovely update about Gloria, Jennie. Lucky Gloria to have had such a grand adventure.
I’m glad you enjoyed the update, Robbie. She is one lucky lady!
So lovely to see Jennie and Gloria’s reunion 💜💜
A most excellent adventure! I would love to have one myself just like Gloria’s some day!
Thanks, Karma. It was! I’d like to ave one, too.
It was a blast and we miss her.💜
This is so nice to read, Jennie. I followed Gloria’s visit with Willow and I know she had a great time. I look forward to reading about her return.
We are looking forward to her party too Dan. So glad that you enjoyed Gloria’s progress. 💜✨👏
I’m glad you enjoyed this, Dan. It’s been wonderful!
What amazing parents you have!
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They are wonderful! We work hard to develop a good relationship.
I enjoyed Gloria’s visit and look forward to her telling the Aqua Roomers all about it.
I am so glad she is home safe. 💜
Yes indeed. 😊
I’m so glad you enjoyed this, John. I can’t wait for the children to greet her!
That will be fun
Oh, yes!
Oh! Jennie a thousand thank you’s for trusting us with prescious Gloria. She’s a treasure. I am amazed that the children have got me a present! I really don’t expect or deserve anything. A letter will be lovely ! It was a wonderful experience and I hope all the children their parents Nd you get as much from our exchange as we did.. Which I hope will continue. Lots of love to You , Gloria and the Aquaroomers.✨✨✨💜💜💜💜
Awww… so beautifully said, Willow! My heart is full. 🥰 The children wanted to get you something, and I was so proud of them. Early mornings at school children like to scrunch up together on the couch and have me read Gloria’s journal. We’ll do it as a group first, and then on the couch (my favorite.) The exchange was absolutely wonderful!!! Of course it will continue! I’ll mail your package on Tuesday.
I am just so pleased that the children have really enjoyed Gloria’s travels and adventures … 💜🙂🙂
Me, too! Well, so have the teachers!
England according to Gloria! It was so much fun for us too!
I love your title, Annette. How perfect! Many thanks.
hugs 💜💜
England according to Gloria . That’s perfect Annette💜💜
Yes!!!
It looks like Gloria had a fantastic time on her adventure!
Yes, she did! Thanks, Cathy.
i think she did 🙏🙏
Wow, Gloria appears to have had a wonderful time! I’m sure the students will be excited to see her:)
She really did, Becky. I know the children will be very excited to see her.
Wow! What a jam packed whirlwind tour & visit with new friends! Welcome home, Gloria!
Jam packed and whirlwind, for sure. Thanks for the welcome home to Gloria, Laura!
Welcome home, Gloria!! I’m so glad you had a good visit to the UK.
That’s so nice, Liz. Thank you!
Hi Jennie, this is wonderful! Welcome home, Gloria!
Thank you, Charles. I told Gloria you said “Welcome home.”
It must be nice to have the world traveler back. She has so much to tell the Aqua Roomers. I’ll bet there were plenty of hugs from your kids upon her return.
She really is the world traveler! She arrived at the end of the week, and this coming week is school vacation week. So. the children won’t get to see Gloria until we’re back to school… and a special friend from England will be there. She will have so many hugs!
Amazing, thank you Jennie!
Gloria is so… neat! Her friend sounds intriguing.