quiltmonkey Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I decided to volunteer for the Big Brother/Big Sister program in my community. I was going to do it last year but I broke my foot and that threw a wrench into everything. Well, I just got a call from the BBBS office and they have matched me up with a little sister. Her name is Mary and she is 8 years old and in 3rd grade and she has long brown hair. I meet her for the first time tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, and I think I already have fallen in love with her sight unseen! LOL! I was told that Mary is soft spoken and shy and that she likes art. When I was 8 I had long brown hair, I was shy and I liked art, too, so maybe we have a lot in common! I am so excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raggie Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Good for you, Shana! What a rewarding experience for you! Have fun with her! Keep us posted on your meeting and how it goes. She\'s a lucky little girl to have you in her life. Raggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Good for you! Maybe she will want you to teach her to quilt:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsigler Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Shana, that is so cool. I, for one, can\'t wait to hear all about it. I\'ll bet it is a match made in heaven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 What a totally great thing to do. You will make a wonderful "Big Sister". She is a very lucky little girl. By the way, when I was 8 years old, I was in 3rd grade, had long brown hair, was shy and.....my name was Mary!! She can\'t be bad!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Shana, That is a very lucky little girl to have you in her life. Fun times ahead for you both! Bless you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Shana, That is exciting news and I\'m sure you will make the best big sister ever! Isn\'t it great to change a childs life in a good way?! Good for you. Heidi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsurich Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Shana, What is the process for applying for the Big Sister project? You have been a great big/little sister to all of on the forum. Guess it is time that we share you with others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmyhogan Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Good for you Shana, filling a need in a kid\'s life. A wonderful thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beverly Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Lucky Mary. Be sure to tell her that she has a lot of "Sistas" from this forum. A blessing in both of your lives. How often do you get to see her? What kind of things do you get to do together? Keep us posted. Beverly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Congradulations Shana, A good friend of mine has a big brother for her 11 year old son. She lost her husband several years ago, her son really looks forward to the time spent with his big brother. Of course you\'re going to have to teach her to quilt or at least sew. Purses are big with that age group, she gets to take it home and put stuff in it. A big hug to you for doing something so wonderful. Please keep us posted. DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 What you are doing is so important to children and adults get so much out of it also. Congrats and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltedCat Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Shana: Good job! I did not have a good childhood and wish all children could have someone "special" in their lives. You\'re a great lady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teri Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 My community United Way is having a "see how you like it" Big Brother Big Sister day in two weeks and I\'ve signed up to meet a little sister that day. I know I\'ll enjoy it and will sign up to get my own sister. My 26 year-old daughter has just signed up for one as well! (in California) Teri in ID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Update, we just met at her school this morning. All the kids were dressed up in their Halloween costumes. Mary was a witch with purple hat and matching dress that was very cute. Obviously a "nice" witch, not a mean witch! Here is a photo of us two. I signed up for what is called the "school based program" and we will be meeting once a week (Wednesdays) during her lunch break at school. Mainly, I will hang out with her while she eats lunch and we can do whatever she wants do during recess (draw, crafts, talk, play, homework, whatever). It\'s just one hour a week during lunch that we meet. Her school is like 5 minutes from my work so easy to get there and back for me. She is so cute and so sweet, too. Lucky me!!! Sue and anyone else here that is interested in being a big bro or big sis can look up their local agency in the phone book, or do a Google search of your community to get connected. Mary.bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 She looks like a very nice girl. You two are going to have too much fun. I just know you will bond well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyc Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 You are always so encouraging and kind with all your notes in this chat room. You will be a great big sister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebLou Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 She\'s a doll. She looks very happy and comfortable already with you. You\'ll be so good for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Shana, You are going to be a very good thing for this beautifull little girl! Please tell her we all said Hi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 You two look so much alike you could be mother and daughter.. she has a shine in her eyes... always love to see that.. Good Job.. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnQuilts Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 What a beautiful picture and what a wonderful thing you are doing. My cousin had a Big Brother when he was a kid, and it was a very, very positive influence in his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsktsn3cats Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 What a little cutie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Shana...what a cutie and she is so lucky to have to for a Big Sis.....It may not seem like much to you...but it so much to them. For whatever reason she is in the program, you will bring to her a wonderful amount of inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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