by Kay M.
Member since:
September 1, 2007

A Treasure

February 03, 2008 09:21 PM EST
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These little Avon plates have no monetary value but they are treasured by me because of the spirit of the giver.
When my son was just a little guy he ran in from play one afternoon to tell me that the neighbor's were having a yard sale and they were selling Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for only a dollar. He hurried to his room to get his dollar and dashed out again. Shortly he returned, breathless and excited, with a small cardboard box.
"Look Mom! Look what I got you? Aren't they great?"
I examined each plate and oohed and aahed appropriately. Then I noticed that he did not have a turtle.
"Why didn't you get your turtle?" I asked.
And he said
"Cause I only had one dollar"
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Comments: 22

Vivian P. Feb 3, 2008, 9:26pm EST
they are special
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Feb 3, 2008, 9:28pm EST
clever answer...
Ellie !. Feb 3, 2008, 9:30pm EST
he is a champion among people
heather "chickenlips" g. Feb 3, 2008, 10:19pm EST
That is so sweet!
Pat S. Feb 3, 2008, 11:16pm EST
I have the collection of those Avon plates myself.........they are so pretty.....not as great as yours are, because your son bought them and gave them to you....thxs for sharing :O)
penni d. Feb 4, 2008, 12:30am EST
Awww, he was soo sweet to do that,kay!!! :)
Stacie N. Feb 4, 2008, 1:03am EST
Those plates are beautiful, just like your son.
Jimmy _ Feb 4, 2008, 2:08am EST
When it came to personal gain or making mom smile, he was thinking of mom. What a great kid!

Those plates are priceless!
Toni V. Feb 4, 2008, 8:22am EST
Oh how sweet! I love it when my daughter does special things like that.
Bonnie S. Feb 4, 2008, 8:30am EST
That was so sweet, they are cute little plates also.
Ely B. Feb 4, 2008, 11:54am EST
ohhh that is the sweetest thing I ever heard.
Kimber L. Feb 4, 2008, 2:26pm EST
that is very special!!!
Sunaura *. Feb 4, 2008, 5:05pm EST
A wonderful treasure
Ken funkypoormusician Feb 4, 2008, 6:17pm EST
Awwwww... If only everyone was so loving and thoughtful!
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Feb 4, 2008, 6:45pm EST
Hey Kay...I saw on JoAnne's post that you were just 95 points away from your next gift card so I thought I would drop by a few of your articles. I hope you're off to a good week and that gift card is getting closer. The best thing about Gather is that when you order it, it comes in no time. I love that!
Sue M. Feb 5, 2008, 2:42am EST
Awww... how special is that??!!! No wonder these plates are such a treasure to you, Kay!
Kay S. Feb 5, 2008, 8:31am EST
These plates are special and your son is an absolute treasure.
Tina Coruth Feb 5, 2008, 11:50am EST
There isn't enough money in the world to replace these plates! What a sweet and thoughtful son you have!
Mariana T. Feb 6, 2008, 11:42pm EST
I think that is absolutely precious - what a memory to keep forever -worth more than money - many blessings Kay - and lovely plates as well...Salud.
Karolyn Q. Feb 7, 2008, 5:53am EST
That was so sweet of your son! Those plates are very special.
donna h. Feb 8, 2008, 4:37am EST
I agree with the above
Ellie !. Feb 8, 2008, 8:54pm EST
this makes me happy

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