"Victor is the best!"

Mom’s principal, Dorothy, dropped off a basket of goodies for her today. The basket and gift bag were OVERFLOWING with gifts and cards. Mom and I spent time opening and loving each and every thoughtful thing. I could see the appreciation in her face as she read each card with a tear in her eye. The real water works came for both of us when I opened an envelope addressed to me that was a card signed by each of my Kindergarteners from last year. I have missed them this year and wish I was able to see them continue to grow throughout first grade! It was such a thoughtful gesture that I will truly treasure. The assorted gifts are sure to keep her warm, keep her occupied, and keep her mind busy reading, and keep a smile on her face for days to come. They will also be sure to satisfy my Dad’s sweet tooth. As I’m sure it won’t surprise most of you, he broke into a few of the treats only minutes after they hit the counter.

Attached is the photo that we took tonight to thank all of the beautiful people that helped contribute to the basket. Mom isn’t fond of pictures right now but with a little convincing (and a puppy) we got her up there. We are holding the signs from the “All you need is love” video that her staff made for her. The link for that video was posted a few updates ago. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it! If you look closely, the signs are now signed by over 50 people who wrote sweet notes and encouraging words to Mom. Thank you VECS, you are all truly special to both Mom and I. I was blessed to have worked with these amazing colleagues last year and know how much they are supporting Mom through this difficult journey.

P.S. All you VECS people reading this, all I could think of was the catchy "Victor ECS" song that the children sing in music, hence the title of this post!