Today Co-op teacher and my class surprised me by throwing a little party. They made me a beautiful card and a cake, and Donna bought me a beautiful necklace in Iqaluit. I teared up - I don't know why I'm crying all the time now - and I was really thankful for all the love they gave me. It was really touching. I found it really hard to leave my kids at Ridgecliff, but I had been with some of them since September. I have only known these kids for a month, and I'm amazed at the bond we have formed. I'm going to find it really hard leaving them. They are a wonderful group of kids and they all want me to return as soon as possible.
Something really touching happened to me today. After my party, the class had to go to their CTS class (similar to family studies and industrial arts, but with an Inuit feel) and one of the girls, Judy, stayed back.
"Would you like a souvenir from me that I made?"
"Of course Judy."
She shows me a knitted hat
"Oh Judy, I can't take your hat!"
"Yes, I want you to have it. It says my name and middle name in Inuktitut."
"I can't take it. It's yours."
No, please have it. I want you to. ... when are you leaving?"
"Saturday morning."
"I'll come to the airport and wait with you."
"Judy you don't need to do that! It will be early!"
"I'll see you at 7 am."
Soooo sweet. I wanted to grab her and hug her. I took it home and washed it and I will wear it like a crown tomorrow. I have experienced such kindness today. She gave me the hat right off her head.
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| Some of my students playing "Midnight Madness" |
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| The card my students made me. Each posted note is an individual card from my kids. |
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| Me with part of my class. |
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| My gifts |
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| My necklace |
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