New Friends

When Jameson returned to school yesterday after our trip to Wisconsin for his great-grandma's funeral, he was presented with sympathy cards from all of his classmates. It was a marvelous gesture. The cards were very creative and the messages varied widely.

One, at the far right side of the photo, had a picture of a desk on the front and inside were a variety of swirls and squiggles, with a small piece of graph paper taped on one side. It read, "This is a 'cubist' picture of you".

Some excerpts . . .

"I am sorry your great grandma died. I know how you feel, my grandpa died when I was very little. All I have is some memories, some pictures, and a stuffed dog he gave me when I was 2."

[from the same card] "P.S. did your family drive all the way to Wisconsin? P.P.S. the farthest my family has driven is Indianapolis"

"You can always get support from our classroom. (Just don't ask Cole.)"

"I know how you feel 4 years ago my grandma died I was sad for 3 years. I hope you won't be as sad as I was."

"From the Bible 'Do not be terrified do not be discouraged 4 the Lord your God will be with you! wherever you go!'"

"Sorry that your great grandma died mine did to so I know how you feel Just remember God is always with you"

"Hope you had a good time in Wisconsin!"

And, finally: "I hope you aren't too sad. Sincerely, Cole"