Shutter Sisters

Little Surprises

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When school started last month, I started a “Kindness Tree” at my son’s school for the kids and staff alike.  At any time they can take a tag, write something kind on it then hang it on the tree.  I was thinking I would see tags that say things like “You’re fun!” or “Have a great day!” and that would have been perfect.  However, the kids were writing things that were so sweet and special that they literally brought tears to my eyes.  This 7 yr. old girl was so excited to show me what she had written before hanging her tag on the tree.  What a wonderful surprise it was to see these words that resonate so much with me and probably everyone who happens across this beautiful little tree.  What a gift.

What little surprises have you come across lately? Do share.  We’d love to see them.

 

Comments

  1. I ran my first race since I was 8 last Saturday. After consuming so much water, the urge hit, so I went in search for a restroom. On the way, I saw this little thing near the door begging to be photographed. I went all the way back to my car, dug out my camera and captured it:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/cardboardsea/5048912448/

    It was a lovely little surprise.

  13. I LOVE the idea of a kindness tree! Is it in a public school? I'm thinking not. I would be a puddle reading what those sweet children wrote.

  15. Shared on Twitter. Probably should've shared HERE…

    I don't often travel alone (as in w/o my family). My daughter (12) likes EVERYONE to be tucked in safe at home. So, she is often a little apprehensive when anyone leaves for an extended period of time. Recently, when packing to go away for a weekend, I opened my suitcase to find a sweet drawing from the LAST time I had traveled. I kept it safely in the bottom of my suitcase, and went on my way. When I arrived at my destination, it was to find that my sweet daughter had secretly tucked in ANOTHER little surprise note.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/49245139@N04/5055292662/

  17. I love your kindness tree. So beautiful. I stole the "Everyone is awesome. Even you can be awesome." for my facebook status update. I think it's going on a wall around here somewhere. I love it.

  18. I've commented with much enthusiasm at your blog, but had to say again…

    I have chills and smiles galore! Thank you for sharing this ray of beauty and hope.