February 26, 2010 was the Father and Son Day at the Ateneo Grade School (AGS) for Grade 4. It was a day that Geof has been excited about. The day started with Geof and I pitching the tent at the AGS grounds at about 4:00 PM. Then at 5:30 PM , we proceeded to the AGS Covered Courts to watch group praictice their Michael Jackson dance for the evening program. The Grade 4 kids and fathers were divided into four groups - each group performing an MJ dance. Our group - the Yellow Group had MJ's songs of "They don't really care about us" and "Smooth Criminal" as the backgorund music. The evening program started at 8:00 PM. The program was fun - the kids and parents enjoyed the games and performances - it was really funny to see the aging fathers dance. Before the program ended, the fathers and sons exchanged letters - containing personal messages of :
> Thank you Son/Dad for ...
> Thank you Son/Dad for ...
> I am proud of you for ...
> I am sorry for ...
> I hope that ...
> I love you, Son/Dad.
I kept the letters at the files of Geof for him to read when he grows up.
It was a touching moment for both of us - Geof and I - sharing our thoughts between ourselves. After the program, we had our midnight snacks and then proceeded at the tent to rest and sleep. The next day at 7:00 AM, it was a new day for the fathers and sons to continue to share and live a fruitful life together.
The lesson in this activity is : "Enjoy one's company everyday."
1 comment:
Goodness, Sam and Anjo did this about ten years ago! I have to agree activities such as this provide needfull poignant moments that allow father and son to really open up and get down to knowing each other in a whole new light. Savor it to the max!
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