Finally, a good day.
My son was awarded the silent leadership award from his college. He does not know details, but cash awards are always appreciated... Also today we went to a nursing award ceremony for my daughter. She received a scholarship for graduate school. So far, so good! And the day got even better with the speech by the director of nursing. She described how modern technology transformed patient care...and elaborated on the wonderful and amazing advances in science. She went on to explain that despite this new technology, the best gift of all of us, is really the gift of self. It is the human touch, the human love, the human interaction that describes the great nurse. I have been thinking about her message and I am re energized with a new awareness! For the teachers, the coaches, friends, family... who do little things, often unnoticed, with great love. So many good people! What perfect timing to hear her perspective, just what I needed.
Congratulations on both of your kids! That is awesome and a reflection on an obviously amazing mother.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly are raising gifted children. I bet Mom and Dad deserve some credit for instilling good study habits and ambition. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! :) Congrats to them and you. :)
ReplyDeletesmiles....very cool...and she is right it is the human touch that matter the most...regardless the occupation...and cool on the silent leadership as well for your son...congrats to both, and to you...smiles.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! congratulations for them both and a ray of sunshine for you.
ReplyDeleteGreat to read about your good day, and I'm sure your outstanding children reflect your parenting.
ReplyDeleteBlessings.
They must have made you proud! Congratulations to you and them, it can only get better! And kudos to all the teachers who partner with us to bring out greatness in our children!Have a super blessed day!
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Congrats on the great news! So nice to hear such positive news. You must be so proud.
ReplyDelete~Jess
Congrats, your kids are so awesome.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your children.
ReplyDeleteYou must be very proud of your children! And yes, let's not lose focus of the day to day difference we can make in someone's life even when we're not aware of it.
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Great news Annmarie! Congratulations to your son and daughter and continued success to them both. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful! You must be quite proud of your children, as I'm sure they are of you!!
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome news!! That is wonderful for them!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome day....congrats to the kids....I believe you will have many more of these days ahead of you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's wonderful.
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Congratulations to your son and daughter that is great.B
ReplyDeleteCongrats to both your children! sandie
ReplyDeleteCongratulations all around! That is truly wonderful~
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful for you and your children! They sound like great people and you must be so proud! Thanks for stopping by my blog and following me! I'm following you now as well!
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God bless you, dear and congrats on the home front.. Our daughter is a nurse and it requires all of those attributes that is for sure..
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your children. You must be very proud of them.
ReplyDeleteOK - silent leadership? As opposed to....?
How wonderful! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation to your offspring for their achievements. Enjoy your proud mama moment and bask in their light.
ReplyDeleteJust what I needed to hear, too. Gives my heart hope in the face of the fate of the recent elections. That decent hearts beat in the chests of those whom God has called is more than enough for me . . .
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ann Marie, for this uplifting message!
Congrats to your children! You have done an admirable job raising them. As a teacher who had a rough day/week, I sure appreciate those positive words at the end of your post. Just this afternoon it crossed my mind that maybe it isn't worth it after all, but I found your words touching and encouraging. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to both your children! I know you've had a hand in teaching them wonderful values.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your children. You must be so proud!
ReplyDeleteThe gift of self is the greatest of all gifts, and it costs so little.
ReplyDeleteI have three sisters who are nurses. It is a challenging and rewarding career. Great day for your family.
ReplyDeleteBig congrats to both your son & daughter!
ReplyDeleteWow, a genuine red-letter day! Congrats to your children... and to the two fine people who raised them.
ReplyDeleteGood for the kids.
ReplyDeleteAnd on another note.
Some times the little things ARE the big things aren't they?
What can i say everyone before me has said it all.
ReplyDeleteYes- coming from a hospital setting I can tell you how much the human kindness factor aids in healing. My hubby is a chaplain there and I think that interaction is sometimes helpful in the healing as much as the medicine. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHow proud you must be, not only of your children, but to know you had a hand in their raising! Congratulations to them and to their parents!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and to your kids! Cheers! :)
ReplyDeleteI think sometimes we forget what that personal touch can do...often lending an ear is as good as giving a cure if the situation warrants it. If only more people would realise this and take the time to do so.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!You are raising your kids well!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the success of your kids! Human interaction, touch can never be replaced with things. God help us if it's ever thought a possibility. I had a boss who was so enthused by a story he read about a robot for the elderly who could get/do things at command. He thought it would be the most wonderful thing.The elderly I(and he) worked with longed most for a human, not a thing, to value them, spend time with them, talk With them - not at them. God knew what He was doing when He created us, YES HE DID!
ReplyDeleteYou must be soo proud of your intelligent and talented kids. Goooo Momma!! Thank you for sharing and for linking up to the Empowered Living hop, hope to see you again.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your son and daughter.
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations to your kids! Lucky you for having gifted and kindhearted children!
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations to your son! You are blessed...:)
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Congratulations to your children! Isn't it wonderful when our children make us proud. I don't think it can be overlooked that they are a product of your and your husband's awesome parenting. High-five to all of you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your son and daughter!!
ReplyDeleteIt is always uplifting to witness our children achieving in life.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree with the nursing director; it is the human touch that is the most important in the work of the helping professions.
Congratulations to your children! And also that is a very insightful perspective on the importance of human contact.
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Great post, thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDelete-Melanie
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Congrats to your children AnnMarie!! Thanks for sharing this with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party :))
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Congratulations to your children and thank you for sharing the message.
ReplyDeleteAnnmarie... I totally agree! No matter what the technological advances are or just how amazing they are, in the end its all about the people who apply or utilize these advances. The human factor can never be discounted! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteLots of good people in the world and you and your family prove it to me almost every day!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your family!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your kids. You must be so proud. Visiting from the Make My Saturday Sweet Hop. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThere is never any medicine that is more powerful than being completely PRESENT in someone else's world. In today's high tech, way over paced society, it's easy to forget that.
ReplyDeleteSo well said.
Congratulations to your kids! So happy for you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to both your son and daughter for each of their awards. I'm pretty sure you will see more awards along the way. They seem very hard working and intelligent. Thank you so much for sharing the great news with us. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you're having an amazing weekend. Take care. :)
Congratulation for your kids. Lovely post:)
ReplyDeleteThere can't be anything more rewarding to a parent that seeing your child succeed. The scholarships and whatnot are just the icing on the cake. Congrats to your children.
ReplyDeleteAs a retired teacher, I know the feeling of being "unappreciated" both by students and parents, and I might add, administration. But, that being said, it was not why I was in the classroom. I was there to teach and guide students towards success. And, working with "special needs" kids, the rewards were slow in coming, but when they did...it was amazing. Those "aha" moments were truly, "AHA" moments!!!
Thanks for sharing your good news.
How exciting! new follower by the way ;)
ReplyDeleteMany congrats on awesome news all around!
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Those who do little things with great love... yes. Love hearing all the great news! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your children and to you as well.
ReplyDeleteThe words of the administrator is true - nothing can replace human care and love.
It is nice to know that goodness exists all around.
That's awesome!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I thought I was a busy mama to 3 little ones 5 and under! You are awesome!
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such wonderful news, you must be so proud!!!
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