Writing Worth Doing

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“Words have magical power. They can bring either the greatest happiness or deepest despair.” – Sigmund Freud

Last Friday was Mr. D’s last day at his pre-school/daycare. He’s been there for nearly four years. In three different classrooms with so many great teachers, this school has been such a wonderful influence.

When I went to write the amazing staff a thank you note, I did so through a veil of tears. When I was done, it felt like a piece of writing as worthy as anything else I’ve composed because:

  1. It was from my heart
  2. I provided others with a perspective on their impact that would be hard for them to know otherwise
  3. The feelings it elicited were worth rippling out in the world

Here’s the note:

This morning before [Mr. D] left for school, he took his plate to the sink, washed his hands after going to the bathroom, and used his words when he wanted to play with something his sister had. Those three skills are just some of the wonderful building blocks that he learned in his time at GLPCC.

I know it’s hard to measure the positive impact that you have on one child or one family’s life. Just as a stream doesn’t count the rocks it touches as it flows, the kindnesses and fundamentals you all bestow with your patience, creativity, and caring make such a difference.

I get choked up thinking about all the ways your consistency and hard work have made my life better during the years D has been at GLPCC. From the pandemic to surviving the hard drop off days, I have been able to navigate life and work because I was absolutely certain D was in good, kind and loving hands.

So I send you all immense gratitude for the amazing work that you do. And if there is any day that feels tough – think about what our world would look like if everyone took their dishes to the sink, washed their hands, and used their words when they wanted something. It would be amazing. You all are building a better world.

Have you written something simple that turned into a worthwhile project?

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55 thoughts on “Writing Worth Doing”

  1. I love the heartfelt simplicity of your note, Wynne. In my experience as a teacher and as a parent, there’s nothing better than the partnership with families, knowing you’ve connected, made a difference. Mr. D. has done well! And the rich feedback you’ve provided? Tears all around, I’m sure, when it was read. Beautiful! 💕💕💕

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  2. Beautiful note, Wynne. You likely made those staff members cry too. Noted straight from the heart are one-of-a-kind and it’s so apparent the impact they’ve had on Mr D’s growth and your gratitude is overflowing through your words.

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  3. all i can say, as a former pre-school teacher, that this letter is an invaluable gift. after being with my kids for 2 years, it is always hard to send them onward, and notes like this, make us see that we have done our job and they are ready. we don’t. have to worry, they will be great. you really have captured the essence of what we try to instill in them, independence, kindness, responsibility, a love of learning, and life skills. bravo!

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    1. Oh Beth, what an incredible comment. I love this note of what you’ve seen and worked for as a pre-K teacher. All these skills are so fundamental and important!! And dang hard work!! ❤ ❤ ❤

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  4. It’s a beautiful note, Wynne. Writing notes of appreciation is something we should all stop and think about doing at appropriate times. It costs nothing and is worth so much. A good reminder to us all.

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  6. I’m sure your lovely note touched hearts, Wynne, and it always means a great deal when we know our efforts are seen and appreciated. When I taught art to upper middle grade school children, I received a few wonderful thank you notes from the students and the parents. I think we should add to your list a #4 point – Think what our world would look like if everyone took a moment to simply say “Thank You”. 🙂

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  7. Oh my. I wish I could have plagiarized your beautiful note when my grandchildren graduated from the amazingly wonderful grade school they attended. Every word fits. I hope that Mr. D’s future education will be as bountiful as the one he is graduating from!

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  8. What a beautiful letter. I’m sure you won’t be the only one crying today. Your son’s teachers will be in tears. I understand how you feel. When I sent my son to preschool the first day, they ripped his blankee out of his arms and he cried. Then he came home with papers where the teacher spelled his name Rabert instead of Robert. I pulled him out. Eventually, I found Desert Sonshine and it was much like how you describe your son’s preschool. Both my kids went there for half days and flourished.

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  9. Lovely words to share and show thanks and gratitude for preparing D for the bigger experience ahead and for living a thoughtful life in general. And now onward to big kid school!

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  11. Wynne, what a heartfelt and thoughtful gesture!
    As a retired teacher, I am sure your beautiful letter of gratitude, an invaluable gift will be read, reread, and preserved by D’s teachers. Love

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      1. Sometimes it’s writing like that (notes to others) where we see how our craft really touches others. Years ago, I had to write a thank you note to someone. It hit me that I really that it might have been “hard” to write, but I really enjoyed the writing. It got me thinking about creating my blog!

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  18. What a lovely piece of appreciation! That must have made their day…and I’m sure it will be something they pull out to refresh themselves on the hard days. 💞💞💞

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  19. That’s a wonderful and generous note. And it surely caused the staff members to glow. To be seen for their efforts. Because, of course, it was wonderful and generous for the teachers to share lessons with Mr. D and the other kids! 🌞

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    1. Wouldn’t it be fun to know all the ways we touch other people? I know how many posts and comments you’ve done that have made a difference to me – so thank you for that!

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