Robin's Blog - All Comments

re: So What Did You Do For Christmas?

Robin — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:25:14 GMT

Susie,

I think that is absolutely amazing and so generous of

You and your family. I am always axed at the giving

Spirit of the world. I'm so thankful of the gift that your

Brother and those other men have given. I hope that they

Have been honored for their sacrifices. I'm sure it has not been

Easy for your family. Blessings to you and yours for

Your compassionate hearts.

re: So What Did You Do For Christmas?

Dyen4fun — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:14:22 GMT

I think it is truly a wonderful thing that you are teaching our young minds--to be thoughtful of others and to look past themselves.

I probably can't top what you are doing, but it might bring to light another avenue that no one thinks about.

My brother was 19 years old when he was drafted into the Army to fight in the Viet Nam war. He came home to us (thankfully, alive) in 1970 at the tender age of 21 with a little known disease--EEE--or equine Encephalitis after being stung by a bee while serving over there and spending 6 weeks in a coma fighting for his life.

He came home a shell of a man and lives his life today in a Veteran's hospital with 26 more men who have suffered some mental issues and some men who fought in the Korean war and have no legs. He was also sprayed with Agent Orange while there and has developed Parkinson's Disease and can barely walk himself.

My 85 year old Mother and my husband and self went to the Hospital and spent Christmas Eve with all of these men and the wonderful caretakers there. We took HUNDREDS of homemade cookies as well as candy canes to all of the men residing there. My Mom knitted those new ruffly scarves (18 of them) for each female nurse on all three shifts and made fleece fringed scarves for 10 men. She also included the cleaning staff and cafeteria workers.

Before that, we made 14 fleece "animal" hats and 12 animal "blankie buddies" and donated them to our local food pantry to give out to the poor children in our area along with their food baskets.

While we can't top what you and your class have done for your area, we just wanted to let you know that we are trying hard to make a difference in our own little world.

May you continue your good work with your young developing minds to make a huge difference in your end of the world.

Susie Vose--Redfield, NY (Dyen4fun)

re: My Classroom is Ready !!!!!

Ginny — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:09:26 GMT

Robin, I finally noticed this blog area and I want to tell you that I wish some of the teachers were a little creative when I went to school. The kids must be very glad to be in such an attractive environment for learning. Your daughter is beautiful and she must be proud of her Mom too. Ginny

re: My Classroom is Ready !!!!!

Robin — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:39:44 GMT

Thanks Barbara. I hate uninviting and messy classrooms. I really think it sends a negative mess to students.

re: My Classroom is Ready !!!!!

Barbara — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 02:58:10 GMT

Robin ,I sure widh class rooms looked that appealing when I was in school. it sure would have made it alot more intresting, you have done a fabulous job. Barbara

re: My Classroom is Ready !!!!!

Robin — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:07:36 GMT

Thank you everyone for all the nice comments. I hope that my students will feel welcomed when they arrive on Monday.

re: My Classroom is Ready !!!!!

Leslie — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 01:17:51 GMT

Robin, your classroom looks wonderful, what a great place for kids to come and learn. Your daughter is a very pretty young lady

re: My Classroom is Ready !!!!!

Linny t — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 23:51:47 GMT

Robin, what a great, creative room. I just love what you've done with it. The little hanging cans with flowers are adorable. So inspiring. Love the little quilt from your student. They really love you and what an inspiration you've been that they would give you this as a present.

Your daughter is a beauty! How proud you must be!

Linny T

re: It Doesn't Seem Possible!

Stephanie — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 18:15:22 GMT

What an heartfelt way to give tribute to those leaving and the new ones coming in. This brought a tear to my eyes, and yet a new joy as you take The Littles under your wings.

re: On the Road Again.....

Stephanie — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 18:09:54 GMT

You are helping to mold a wonderful future generation. Best wishes and congratulations to all.

re: My Classroom is Ready !!!!!

Stephanie — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 18:04:04 GMT

You did an awesome job of decorating your classroom! It's so inviting. Great pic of your daughter and friends.

re: My Classroom is Ready !!!!!

Joan L. — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:15:18 GMT

Robin, You have a very pretty daughter.

re: On the Road Again.....

Patricia Faye — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 22:46:32 GMT

Thank you for working with the young people. They are the future of our country!

re: On the Road Again.....

Robin — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 14:07:46 GMT

Thank you both. I am very proud of the kids and what they accomplish.

re: On the Road Again.....

gini — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 04:57:00 GMT

You and your kids are doing a wonderful job, helping others is what life is all about. Good for you and your kids.