This morning I dropped Ben off to school, late, of course. I ran around to open his door and say goodbye. "Hurry, hurry. You'll have to stop by the office for a late slip." Ben got out of the car. Someone was talking over the intercom, but I wasn't really paying attention. I got back into the van and waited for Ben to walk inside the school. Instead, he was stopped in the middle of the lawn. I was about to yell at him to get moving when I realized what he was doing. They were saying the Pledge of Allegiance over the intercom. Benjamin stopped there in the middle of the grass and put his hand over his heart and was repeating the pledge with them. It was a moving experience. Benjamin reminded me that I live in a wonderful country. A country that deserves respect and allegiance. He inspired me. I need to find ways to be a better citizen and a better example to him. I have the public school system to thank for planting a seed of love for America in Ben's little heart and Benjamin to thank for giving my seed some water. I am sure it has long been in need. I do love The United States of America!
4 comments:
That is so impressive!! Your kids sound do good and cute!! I wish we lived closer and could see you guys and your kids!! Keep up the good work with them and kudos to the school!!
Isn't it great that our children teach us. I am constantly learning from my kids. They are helping me become the person I want to be....
Sweet little boy.
I'm getting better on my blog...I now have more sites on my page and I learned how to post slideshows...now I just need to figure out the music thing and find some friends I can blog with besides you.
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