Hi Kris,
This is a beautiful story, so many negative stories about kids these days, this is really heartening. Tell us about the new kitten, what does he look like?
I lost a little kitten four days after bringing her home. I think that it's so hard, because it's so unfair. Our adult cats hurt so deeply to lose, but maybe because we let our guard down with the kittens more, because they are "supposed" to be healthy and vibrant, I don't know. I am sorry for your loss and your pain. I hope that the care and concern of the other little ones in your life helps to ease that pain.
My friend back in Missouri teaches third grade and in a "sharing" session she had with them she started it off by telling them about my cats getting stolen in my car - every kid after that, even the ones that had been dying to tell news about themselves/their families, asked more questions about me and my cats. Kim said that it was amazing. Something about kids and animals just clicks.
Leslie
Kris Kulak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hello Everyone,
It's been almost a week without Luna. I still hurt, but have had something wonderful come out of this. I teach, and when I found out last Friday my little Luna's prognosis, I had a classroom full of students; my third period. They saw my reaction (I'm terrible at hiding how I feel). They had a ton of questions which I answered.
Anyway, the weekend passed and on Monday, they wanted to know how Luna was. I told them. They were so sympathetic and all wanted to hug me (they're 6th graders) that it made me cry. The following day, Tuesday, I had a bunch of homemade sympathy cards. Also, one student brought me a dozen roses and a homemade card which he and his mom signed.
To let you know how much more wonderful they are, apparently, behind my back, they were plotting to get me another kitty. The guidance counselor wanted to know if I was going to do something with cats in my class because many kids were asking her about them. Anyway, it turns out that one student had a kitten left from a litter that they couldn't find a home for. The kids decided that would be my new cat. The child along with her parents brought the kitten to my house Tuesday evening. How sweet is that? It's so nice to know that so many people care.
I named him Gabriel after God's messenger angel. I felt the name was appropriate. I students were all angels and the kitty is a wonderful gift.
Kris
