DD's friend came to Temple last night

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DD's friend came to Temple last night
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Sat, 12-01-2007 - 9:41am

I have to share this with you all, because you've *heard* me complaining before about DD's bff "I" who is a little bit of a 'wild child', not the greatest influence at times.

Anyway, once a month I coordinate a Shabbat Dinner at our Temple (followed by a Family Service). It's a great community-bonding night for all of us, but not too many kids my DDs age. This week she invited her bff to come and she did. I got such a kick out of seeing this non-Jewish girl willing to share something that is meaningful to my DD, just because it meant something to DD. And, in the past she's sorta been the teen who doesn't talk to adults too much, but last night she talked to my friends, talked to the Rabbi and President of the Congregation, and was talking to another friend of my DD's as if they'd known each other forever. And, she was more respectful in the service than some of the kids who come all the time.

This gave me some insight into why my DD loves this bff so much, and why she says "I know she's trouble some times, but she's always there when I need her"!

Sue, mom to Leah and Seth

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Registered: 07-19-2003
Sat, 12-01-2007 - 9:53am

This is wonderful.

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Registered: 10-16-1999
Sat, 12-01-2007 - 10:03am
I'm glad you got to see another side of bff. Even though she has her wild child moments now, my guess is that she's going to grow into a wonderful, caring adult someday.
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Registered: 03-06-2006
Sat, 12-01-2007 - 1:04pm

What a great experience for you all!

 

 

 

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Registered: 08-26-2007
Sat, 12-01-2007 - 1:08pm

Thats so nice Sue :)

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Registered: 02-25-2002
Sat, 12-01-2007 - 1:15pm
That's great! I love to hear stories of sharing like that...

 

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Registered: 08-17-2005
Sat, 12-01-2007 - 1:23pm

That is so wonderful!

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Registered: 07-21-2006
Sun, 12-02-2007 - 3:56pm

Marie? Is that you?? LOL!! Awesome picture!


Thanks for sharing!


Amelia

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Registered: 07-21-2006
Sun, 12-02-2007 - 3:58pm

Glad you shared this! It is nice when it is recognized that a person may have that "good" side, especially when we have seen the other side of that person

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Registered: 08-17-2005
Sun, 12-02-2007 - 4:01pm
Yes, that is me and dh having some fun at the Logger's Revenge ride in Santa Cruz

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Registered: 07-28-2007
Sun, 12-02-2007 - 6:00pm
This is the post I was looking for...I think this a wonderful thing you did for this friend.

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