December:::Art Studio

The first drawing of Mary was done by a 5 year old boy.

The second was done by a 5th grade girl.

The media was crayon and watercolor.

Thanks

WWKids -

We here at Countryside Ganton Care Center want to thank you so much for coming and spending time with us. Our residents enjoy you coming! Thank you for being flexible; things can get a little hectic!! We appreciate the difference you make!

Many Blessings, Martha, Emily, Sandy, Joanne, Michelle &

all the grandmas and grandpas at Ganton

Learning from the Kids

Once again, the 1st and 2nd graders astounded me with their wisdom. During the discussion after signing the song, "Mary Did You Know", I asked the kids to imagine what it felt like during the 9 months when Mary was a pregnant teenager living with her parents. I told them that the neighbors probably gossiped and made fun of her. The first answer they suggested was "embarrassed". The second child said "sad."

Trying to think along with this child, it was the first time that I had ever imagined Mary being "sad" while she was pregnant with God-most-high! And the more I thought about it, I said, "Yeah, when you're getting teased for months and months it gets old, doesn't it! It becomes really hard to bear!"

Wow!...embarrassed and sad...my heart is moved to send a thank you to Jesus' mother in Heaven! I have a 15 year old daughter, and I know how judgmental and vocal peers are.

I learn as much as these darling children learn each week.
Thank you for this opportunity.

Janet - Music & Motion Studio Directer/teacher