My darling son....

**MyGSXF:Me** · 18th July 2008, 22:48

I have to share this....

I picked my oldest son Jess (12) up from camp this morning.. he had an awesome time over the past week!!

One of the activities he got to do, was woodwork.. he made a cheese board.. it's made from Matai.. & it's beautiful.. & he decorated it with poker work..

the inscriptions says..

To you mum
you faced your fear
you were not scared
you kept on fighting
when times were rough
but through all that
someone always loved you

your son

I love you!!
Jesse

oh my god.. did I cry.. right there in the middle of the dining hall where he met me..

then the leader came over.. & she cried too.. apparently ALL the staff who read it since Jess made it.. had cried..

(even the blokes!!!

)

Yeah I know.. I'm a ferkin softcock ok.. I admidt it!!

but god dammed.. that's gotta be the absolute best sorta gift a parent can receive from their child!

Happy weekend everyone!

Jen

**fire eyes** · 18th July 2008, 22:59

awwwww ... thats fantastic jen!!!!!!!!!!! you have a great weekend to gurl

**Big Dan** · 18th July 2008, 23:19

Originally Posted by MyGSXF

I have to share this....

I picked my oldest son Jess (12) up from camp this morning.. he had an awesome time over the past week!!

One of the activities he got to do, was woodwork.. he made a cheese board.. it's made from Matai.. & it's beautiful.. & he decorated it with poker work..

the inscriptions says..

To you mum
you faced your fear
you were not scared
you kept on fighting
when times were rough
but through all that
someone always love you

your son

I love you!!
Jesse

oh my god.. did I cry.. right there in the middle of the dining hall where he met me..

then the leader came over.. & she cried too.. apparently ALL the staff who read it since Jess made it.. had cried..

(even the blokes!!!

)

Yeah I know.. I'm a ferkin softcock ok.. I admidt it!!

but god dammed.. that's gotta be the absolute best sorta gift a parent can receive from their child!

Happy weekend everyone!

Jen

They say childern reflect a little of the way they are brought up and a little of their parents are in their personalities. sounds like you've been a fantastic mother and your son wanted you to know and looks like he loves you very much

Take care Jen and have a Wicked weekend and stay safe

**Winston001** · 18th July 2008, 23:30

Cool Jen, that's so touching, thanks for sharing.

Now: my son 13 has just come home from a scout camp and what do I get?? My expensive high-loft down sleeping bag sodding wet.

Ah well, he's a great boy and I love him completely. He camped in snow, tramped for miles, mountain-biked, rowed across a lake, and had a fine time. I'm so glad.

**Goblin** · 18th July 2008, 23:30

Originally Posted by Big Dan

They say childern reflect a little of the way they are brought up and a little of their parents are in their personalities. sounds like you've been a fantastic mother and your son wanted you to know and looks like he loves you very much

Take care Jen and have a Wicked weekend and stay safe

+1 Good onya Jen.

No doubt about it...you rock!!

**Tank** · 18th July 2008, 23:38

wow - thats something.

Sounds like you have a fantastic kid there.

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 19th July 2008, 08:05

That is awsome they come out with the darndist things some time that makes you just want to eat them all up.

Ow my grandson just came home from camp down that way as well. I wonder if they where at the same camp. He came home and said he want's to become a christian that he found god.

**BiK3RChiK** · 19th July 2008, 08:22

That truly is something Jen! No shame in crying over that...

Kids sure know how to pull the heart strings sometimes

**Number One** · 19th July 2008, 09:04

That's beautiful

what a boy and clearly WHAT A MUM!

They have such power to reduce us to tears eh. My 4 year old told me last night to stop worrying about him that he will be ok...not sure he really understands this or WHY I am worried about him but there was something curious about his timing and he was so happy and cute it made me cry too/

**Maha** · 19th July 2008, 09:07

Originally Posted by busa pete

He came home and said he want's to become a christian that he found god.

Is that were he lives???
I thought he was an Asparagus picker in Foxton??

**JimO** · 19th July 2008, 10:01

Originally Posted by busa pete

He came home and said he want's to become a christian that he found god.

was he under the couch??

**MyGSXF:Me** · 19th July 2008, 11:56

Thanks everyone..

I'm still quite stunned by it.. the board is sitting right in front of me, propped up against the puter screen.. so I read it often.. & it still makes me blubber..

There goes my reputation for being a hardened biker chick...

**fireliv** · 19th July 2008, 12:01

That brought a tear to my eye! What a fantastic inscription, he has great insight for a boy of his age!!

**scumdog** · 19th July 2008, 12:43

I've got some great grand-kids aye?

Bloody good one Jen, I bet you keep THAT item for ever eh!.

**MyGSXF:Me** · 19th July 2008, 12:55

Originally Posted by fireliv

he has great insight for a boy of his age!!

Yeah.. that's what has stunned me the most I think.. he's only 12!! & is a quiet, gentle kid.. so I'm thinking like.. WHERE did that COME from!!?? I guess even as parents we don't really know what goes on in their minds.

I know he's growing in to a gorgeous young man.. & I am so proud of him for who he is!

Originally Posted by scumdog

I've got some great grand-kids aye?
Bloody good one Jen, I bet you keep THAT item for ever eh!.

Ya sure have Pa!!

& I sure am!!

I reckon it will be going in the box with me.. when I eventually go that is!