Dear WinkWorld Readers,
I have been agonizing as it is becoming clear that I will never get Christmas cards sent this year, but then the Atall (a tiny K-8 school on the SD prairies) kids saved me again! They had their Christmas program, and I realized that capturing this magic event would be the very best holiday greeting I could possibly send to bring joy to each of you.
Every year when this remote country school has their special program, it always feels like a slice of Americana: the past, present, and future. In what follows, I share a peak into this world, and I know it will stir fond memories for some readers.
We begin with the invitation which the teacher, Missy, created and shared. (All I can think: Just imagine creating and implementing all of this during the last week of school!)
Below, you see the actors lined up for the obligatory photo–oh, those faces!
Here are the actors, acting.
The Past, the Present, and the Future
In the photo below, past students, who have gone on to high school and beyond, return. We refer to them as the Atall Alums. The present students are all there with their families. And, if you look closely, you might be able to find a couple of future students who are eagerly waiting to have their turn at Atall School.
I saved the best for the last. I was not able to be with the students during the program this year, but they found a way to let me know that they were thinking of me, too!
A Greeting from the Classroom
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A Greeting from the Past, the Present, the Future
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How blessed am I to love these kids? I hope your holidays are restful, fun, safe, and filled with love.
at 11:57 am
Oh, Mom, you conveyed the magic! What a feat, as there is SO much magic! Precious faces and glorious love. My favorite is the last photo, just for YOU, too!
Love you oooooooooooodles!
Dawnie F.
at 12:33 pm
So happy you enjoyed it. You know the magic that is Atall! Love you!
xo
at 1:33 pm
Surely brings back memories of Christmases long past and my SD roots!
Merry Christmas to you and Dean.
at 2:28 am
Merry Christmas, Carol. Great to stay in touch.
at 10:44 pm
Thanks for staying in touch! Hope all is well.
at 2:00 pm
It’s so beautiful to see the impact of all the love you’ve given! Your beautiful spirit has touched so many–including me!
at 2:27 am
Thank you. See you in February!
at 2:02 pm
Thank you Joan for sharing the Atall School Christmas greeting! It really warms my heart!
at 2:27 am
Ione, I am happy that it gave you some joy!
at 4:12 pm
Thank you, Joan! Best Christmas card ever!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love,
Janet XO
at 2:26 am
Best.Christmas.Card.Ever, Janet! Glad you enjoyed it. xo
at 4:27 pm
Aww…that is so sweet Joan!
Thanks for sharing
Xxoo
at 2:25 am
Great to see you!
at 1:28 am
A beautiful Christmas message with lots of love and they are truly tge gift that keeps giving. You have a beautiful relationship. 🎄❤️
at 2:25 am
Yes, they really are the gift that keeps on giving.
xo