I've always been of the opinion that if you truly want to give something valuable to someone you should give your time. Time is surely the most valuable commodity we have, so to give your time to someone is to show that person you really care. That is why the birthday card, which was made by my students, meant so much to me - they put lots of time into it, they even laminated it!
A few weeks ago a shy student approached me and asked if she could take my photo. Without inflating my ego, this is common, students often come and ask if they can take my photo. But this girl, in her poor English, said she wanted to draw my portrait, so I happily obliged. I forgot about it as the weeks since have passed. I was expected a sketch on a flimsy piece of paper to one day be returned to me (which I would have gratefully accepted).
But today, she returned with a water painted portrait, framed and enclosed in a glass case which she gave me as a Christmas present - the sweetest present I've ever received! So much time...
And she is quite the artist too. I was lost for words. See below.
2 comments:
The best gift is one given from the heart. Something that a short trip to a shopping centre cannot purchase!
talent helps, too. she did a stunning job. :)
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