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The Award Ceremony at Prudential Center June 24, 2012 Video 1

 

The Award Ceremony at Prudential Center June 24, 2012 Video 2

Like Mother, Like Son

My mom and I kicked off our summer sandals and headed immediately to the kitchen.  As she opened our Gatorade-filled refrigerator, I told my mom that Ms. Wyks asked for donations to buy a Nook for our third grade class.  Without hesitation, my mom took out her wallet and handed me $50.  I was stunned.  I felt impressed by my mom’s act.

The fiery sun was blazing.  We almost passed out as my friend Eric and I dragged ourselves across the school yard.  Our clothes drenched in sticky slimy sweat.  The thirsty grass scorched.  The dehydrated trees groaned.  Then I saw it – a frosty ice cream stand. 

I reached into my backpack and grabbed the four dollars left over from the book fair.  Without hesitation, I handed Eric two dollars.  Eric looked stunned like a deer in the headlights.  My cheeks turned cherry red.  I had this nervous weird feeling inside because it was the first time I did something like this.  We dashed toward the ice cream stand.  I gulped down my ice cream sandwich.  Eric nibbled on his strawberry shortcake Popsicle.  He looked relieved not only of the heat but also of not being left out.  We grinned at each other.  Then we strolled across the school front yard to join our classmates who were all savoring their ice cream. 

I was eager to go home and tell my mom.  Now I know it’s the little acts of kindness in life that really count.

THE END