mike you need a stubby holder with a strap so you can hang it round you neck. i saw that at a friends place his neighbour was using one, good idea i thought. but even better idea is the ride-on i guess

 

As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children an untruth. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same. However, that was impossible, because there in the front row, slumped in his seat, was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard.

Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed that he did not play well with the other children, that his clothes were messy and that he constantly needed a bath. In addition, Teddy could be unpleasant. It got to the point where Mrs. Thompson would actually take delight in marking his papers with a broad red pen, making bold X's and then putting a big 'F' at the top of his papers.

At the school where Mrs.. Thompson taught, she was required to review each child's past records and she put Teddy's off until last. However, when she reviewed his file, she was in for a surprise.

Teddy's first grade teacher wrote, 'Teddy is a bright child with a ready laugh. He does his work neatly and has good manners... he is a joy to be around..'

His second grade teacher wrote, 'Teddy is an excellent student, well liked by his classmates, but he is troubled because his mother has a terminal illness and life at home must be a struggle.'

His third grade teacher wrote, 'His mother's death has been hard on him. He tries to do his best, but his father doesn't show much interest, and his home life will soon affect him if some steps aren't taken.'

Teddy's fourth grade teacher wrote, 'Teddy is withdrawn and doesn't show much interest in school. He doesn't have many friends and he sometimes sleeps in class.'

By now, Mrs. Thompson realized the problem and she was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when her students brought her Christmas presents, wrapped in beautiful ribbons and bright paper, except for Teddy's. His present was clumsily wrapped in the heavy, brown paper that he got from a grocery bag. Mrs. Thompson took pains to open it in the middle of the other presents. Some of the children started to laugh when she found a rhinestone bracelet with some of the stones missing, and a bottle that was one-quarter full of perfume. But she stifled the children's laughter when she exclaimed how pretty the bracelet was, putting it on, and dabbing some of the perfume on her wrist. Teddy Stoddard stayed after school that day just long enough to say, 'Mrs. Thompson, today you smelled just like my Mom used to.'

After the children left, she cried for at least an hour. On that very day, she quit teaching reading, writing and arithmetic. Instead, she began to teach children. Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. As she worked with him, his mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he responded. By the end of the year, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class and, despite her lie that she would love all the children the same, Teddy became one of her 'teacher's pets..'

A year later, she found a note under her door, from Teddy, telling her that she was the best teacher he ever had in his whole life.

Six years went by before she got another note from Teddy. He then wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in life.

Four years after that, she got another letter, saying that while things had been tough at times, he'd stayed in school, had stuck with it, and would soon graduate from college with the highest of honors. He assured Mrs. Thompson that she was still the best and favorite teacher he had ever had in his whole life.

Then four more years passed and yet another letter came. This time he explained that after he got his bachelor's degree, he decided to go a little further. The letter explained that she was still the best and favorite teacher he ever had. But now his name was a little longer....the letter was signed, Theodore F. Stoddard, MD.

The story does not end there. You see, there was yet another letter that spring. Teddy said he had met this girl and was going to be married. He explained that his father had died a couple of years ago and he was wondering if Mrs. Thompson would sit at the wedding in the place that was usually reserved for the mother of the groom. Of course, Mrs. Thompson did. And guess what? She wore that bracelet, the one with several rhinestones missing. Moreover, she made sure she was wearing the perfume that Teddy remembered his mother wearing on their last Christmas together.

They hugged each other, and Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson's ear, 'Thank you Mrs. Thompson for believing in me. Thank you so much for making me feel important and showing me that I could make a difference.'

Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back. She said, 'Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didn't know how to teach until I met you.'

(For you that don't know, Teddy Stoddard is the Doctor at Iowa Methodist in Des Moines that has the Stoddard Cancer Wing.)

 

Wow, inspiring story!

 

Good evening y'all!! Exams are done for now!! *sigh*

Just for you!!

 

That's amazing.

 

Hey Bb!! Thats good, right?

 

I am laughing so hard my wife thinks I am nuts!

Now sheknows for sure. I think I wet myself!

We have 30 packs here but not Captain in a can. WTF?

How do YOU know Brent is still sick today?

 

I need to give my sides a break from LMAO. I am going to bed. See you all tomorrow.

P.S. Great story Mark.

 

Captain in a can?
Good point...how do you know?!

 

Later, Jay

 

Here's some Captain in a can Tristan


I know because I PM'd him to ask how he was feeling. I am kinda nice like that, sometimes......

 

Youve gotta be kiddin me...I thought yall were joking about this stuff...
Ive gotta check the alphabet store to see if they carry it!


Nice...sometimes?! Come on now...Ive never heard you otherwise!


043417 Captain Morgan Tattoo Black 50ml 42 $1.95
043418 Captain Morgan Tattoo Black 750ml 42 $18.90
043286 Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay Mango Rum 50ml 42 $0.90
043287 Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay Mango Rum 750ml 42 $16.95
043289 Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay Mango Rum 1.75L 42 $30.90
043221 Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay Passion Fruit 50ml 42 $0.90
043226 Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay Passion Fruit 750ml 42 $16.95
043228 Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay Passion Fruit 1.75L 42 $30.90
043281 Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay Pineapple Rum 50ml 42 $0.90
043282 Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay Pineapple Rum 750ml 42 $16.95
043284 Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay Pineapple Rum 1.75L 42 $29.95
043291 Captain Morgan's Silver Spiced 50ml 70 $1.95
043296 Captain Morgan's Silver Spiced 750ml 70 $18.90
043420 Captain Morgan's Tattoo 1.75L 70 $33.90


Thats all weve got...is it literally spiced rum and coke?!

 

Trust me, I wouldn't joke about C n C in a can......... It is good stuff I have some in the fridge as we type. lol.

 

Hey Mark!! Of course it is!! I'm not craming and even takin the evenin off from studying!! How are you??

 

I am better...got 3 visits left with the physical therapist (damn insurance)

I see the Cardiologist at 930 am followed by my oxygen treatment.

Then I get to pack my kitchen up for the move..and move and clean up by saturday nite.

I will prolly see my primary care physician late next week to see if I am ready to return to work.

Other than that I am enjoying the weather...plenty of sunshine and mid 70's for the next week.