This was a busy day at school. Not because it was Friday the 13th, mind you, but because it was Valentines’ Day Eve.
The office resembled Grand Central Station with students filtering through all day long, many carrying carnations, flowers, or stuffed animals…gifts from parents, best friends, and “Guy Friends.”
As a sub at the front desk, I did not expect any special attention. Technically, I’m not part of the family. So, I was surprised when two carnations showed up at my desk. The band sold them as a fundraiser, and two staff members kindly bought them for me. Another gal in the office brought over a sucker.
All morning long, various people dropped off goodies. Candy hearts, chocolates (which I ate before getting a picture of), and other goodies.
The highlight of my day, though, occurred most unexpectedly.
The principal’s secretary walked over and asked me to try on a black and silver beaded bracelet. She said she was shopping for her mom, who was small like me. I put on the bracelet, gave my opinion (it was a little bit too large, but would pass for wearable). She went back to her office.
A little later, just at the height of activity at my desk, she walked back over and had me hold up my arm for her to slip another bracelet on. Now, picture this…three parents are standing in front of me, waiting to check out their children. I have parents on the phone wanting to check out their children, who can drive themselves home, and I have my finger plugging my free ear so I can hear out of the headphones better. Funny sight and funny time to be trying on a bracelet.
However, I did as I was told (trying on jewelry is so much fun, no matter how busy you are). The bracelet was a much better fit than the previous one, and I said so.
“It’s yours,” she declared with a huge smile on her face.
I couldn’t believe it. It was a very thoughtful gesture, and I could see the joy it gave her (it’s always fun to be the gift-giver). Here are a couple of pictures of the bracelet, which was made by the school’s bookkeeper, who got a much deserved hug from me.
Oh, and I thought you might get a kick out of what I ate for breakfast this morning (a treat from one of the students):
Nothing speaks of love like a heart-shaped donut.
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