Michael has always been such a laid-back, even-tempered child that few things ever really seem to generate much emotion from him. Birthdays and Christmas mornings can be somewhat anticlimactic; he rarely does more than smile and offer a polite "thank you very much" for the most exciting gifts. On the other hand, he quietly takes disappointments and frustrations in stride, which has been a blessing during the last few months.
Today was one of those few days that broke through his reserve.
Michael's teachers, classmates, and friends at school recently began a secret project to encourage him during his 100 days of isolation. They knew that spending all that time quietly at home, only leaving for essential outings and being unable to have many visitors, would be long and difficult. They collected over 100 small gifts for him, wrapped them, and presented them to us today with the instruction that he open one or two gifts each day to help brighten his spirits. High school boys made several trips, filling our car with bags and packages.
Michael was absolutely stunned. He couldn't believe the thoughtfulness, generosity, and kindness of all the great people at our school. He kept using words like "ecstatic" and "amazed." We're not quite sure just how it will ever be possible to let everyone involved know just how much this has already and will continue to encourage him. Thank you just isn't enough . . .
Thats so neat! What a good idea to mark the passage of time and to make the next 100 days go faster :o)
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