The girls ‘thank you’

By Leah Shmerling

It is not often that your children sincerely thank parents for their efforts in raising them and appreciate the sacrifices for sending them to a private school. On Wednesday December 27, 2006, our girls: Ilana, Tammy and Michelle arranged that we celebrate parenthood, making them the special girls that they are and the financial sacrifices that we made to send them to a private school. The night began with pre-drinks and a presentation of a huge ‘thank you’ card and the gift of a collage of the girls’ school days: sample reports, photos of special occasions and events at school – their primary school, Batmitzvah, primary school graduation, sports day, swimming carnivals, deb ball and with their special friends. The collage was sentimental as we remembered and discussed the stories and laughs related to each picture. A very special restaurant was booked as a thank you for all our love and efforts. It is very worthwhile and rewarding when the girls appreciate and celebrate their life and our part in their journey.