My son is nine and a half. He is a very bright and loving son, and has always done well at school. I have always been proud of him.

It is the end of our school year here in Australia. We had our school concert last night, and awards were given to the children for various achievements throughout the year.

Well, my precious boy, who has had so much to deal with this past year; dad living overseas, moving countries, new house, new school, making new friends, and who is currently going through a very difficult period regarding the divorce of his parents, MY SON managed to maintain his marks in class and received the Grade 3 (4th Grade US) Academic Achievement Award for 2002. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

The BEST thing is that he was so totally STUNNED by the teacher's choice that he had one HUGE grin from ear to ear....the best smile I have seen on his face for a long time! I sat there with tears in my eye, and since I was at the front of the assembly (helping out in my role of music teacher for the past four weeks) I got to have an immediate hug with my boy.

I am one proud mother here, and I just wanted to share it with you all.

Sometimes in amongst all the rainclouds a sunbeam breaks through <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> .

Love and light,

Jacky

Nina,

That is so awesome!!! I am so happy for you and your son!!!

It is truly amazing how well they cope with all that goes on in their lives and keeps the important things (school) first!!!!

You have every right to be a proud momma!!!!

dawn <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Congratulations !!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> - that is wonderful - it is amazing how children can get through this and still shine !!! I am sure he is so proud that he has made you happy also...

Hi Nina Too! That's great! I'm very happy that you and your son have found some JOY in this mess you have been thru. I know the feeling when your child does well in something, and I rejoice with you. Thank you for sharing your happiness with us. May God continue to bless you and your children.
Peace, Love, and more Happiness to all of you!
Harold

Congratulations!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Nina too:

I am one proud mother here, and I just wanted to share it with you all.

Sometimes in amongst all the rainclouds a sunbeam breaks through <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> .

Dear Jacki,

You too are precious.....

Sometimes coal put to pressure and heat turns into diamond.

You should be very proud and I am extermely happy for you and your son.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

Keep moving forward ..one step at a time...and dont forget to smile along the way.

Your pal,

Hardnut

This is a blessing from God. As we all know chidlren get hurt from divorce as much as the parents. Your son, will always remember this day, and you (mom) were there with him. Keep on going, and enjoy his good/bad days.

Bless you during this holiday season.

CONGRATULATIONS to your son!!

and also to the MOM!

Hey, while i'm at it, SEASON'S GREETINGS!

wiffty

This post put tears in my eyes, Nina. I felt every word. You should be so proud.

God Bless,
Jo

There is no prouder achievment in life than to see those you love achieve in themselves. That is wonderful!!!

Don't they make you so proud!?

I too am lucky enough to have a happy and healthy and also very intelligent little boy.

It makes a mom cheer to know that they can overcome what's been thrown at them and excel at school.

Thanks for your good wishes everyone. I am still (and always have been anyway) so proud of him.

I got the name of the award wrong, though....it was for Academic Excellence <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> . He said "Mum, no-one has ever given me an award for just being good at my work before!" To which I and the Principal of the school replied "Well hard work should be rewarded!"

As soon as we got home that night he hung the framed certificate in his room, and he also got a little engraved trophy which I do not think has left his side since!

And since I am a good Mummy and X-wife-to-be (where is MY award, lol)when we got home I emailed his dad and told him about it and that he could congratulate his son if he rang within the next ten minutes (as it was way past bedtime). He called, and after they spoke Sam said that it was the best conversation they had had in a long time. So he was a very happy boy.

You know sometimes the children show us the way....with all that has been going on, Sam has just not let it interfere with what he is good at, and THAT, more than anything, is why I am so proud of him. When the going got tough, he got up and went for it:D.

Love and light,

Jacky

Nina,

You have your reward. YOU were there and got the hug from your son. That is more than anything you could ever ask for in life.

Woohoo!

Sam rocks!

Good job big guy. You've done yourself proud. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Thank you everyone for your kind congratulations to Sam and the encouragement for me, too.

Today I had another reason to be proud of him....they had their Grades 3-6 Spelling Championship today (last day of the school year). Out of every kid in the school, he came THIRD!!!

The first and second place getters were Grade six children, so I was able to be even MORE proud of him!

The word that tripped him up?

"Mountainous"....er, is that how you spell it?....well, he said he is going to work on that one!

Love and light,

Jacky

It's a tribute to both of you and your strong spirits and faith in God for your child to shine through in school. Wow, your post brought such a smile to my face...I'm delighted for both of you!!
God bless you both and the rest of your family.
Have a wonderful holiday!!