Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence.
Talent will not.
Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
Education alone will not.
The world is full of educated derelicts.
Perseverance and commitment alone are omnipotent.
Calvin Coolidge
The envelope above contained a card with these insightful words as part of the Reuben F Scarf Award for Commitment. Master J's school had their presentation evening earlier this week and to his surprise and ours, he came home with multiple awards, including the one above, several academic awards and also a leadership role for next year.
To keep this in perspective, Master J (17) attends a very small K-12 (children aged 5 to 18 years) caring Christian school - there are only nine students in his Year 11 class. He has been encouraged and inspired during this his first year at school (we are a homeschooling family). We are very grateful to have access to this school and also very proud that Master J is making the most of this opportunity.
24 comments:
Master J has the look of a young man who has perseverance and commitment. Well done to him, and may his future continue along that same road.
Osiągnięcia dzieci w nauce zawsze ciszą Rodziców, a ponadto gratulacje dla Syna. Pozdrawiam.
Academic achievement of children parents always quiet, and congratulations to the Son. Yours.
Congratulations to Master J.
This is terrific!! Congratulations to Master J! Congratulations to all of you!
Congrats to Master J!!!!
Sending big congratulations all the way from Louisiana!! Master J is a very handsome young man as well.
Congratulations to Master J!
I see our lovely Pastor presented one of the awards!
Congrats to Master J...that is wonderful!!
Many congratulations to Master J!
Oh how wonderful! Congratulations to Master J! I have seen something about perseverance a few times today... a message perhaps?! :)
Congratulations to him and to you! You obviously taught him well!
What a handsome young man. I am sure you are so proud of your boy. Congratulations to Master J and good for him for making the most of his opportunities.
beautiful!congratulations....:)
Congratulations!!! Have a nice day!
Cinzia
Oh wow Karen, the Reuben F Scarf ward - can you please pass on my congratulations. And then can you tell master j to pass on a further congratulations to his mother and father for their love and role model messages they've instilled in him. That's wonderful and an equally wonderful compliment. You must have been so proud , as in butterflies on the inside, proud.
Congratulations to Master J.
All your children are so wonderful.
You (and your husband) can be proud of them!
Greetings from Switzerland
Angela
Powerful words; perseverance and commitment are lit by passion. Congratulations to your son in his new school.
That is awesome. Congrats to your son.. He is such a handsome boy.
Hugs~
Well done to Master J Karen. His success is also a big credit to you and your whole family. I think in the wonderful quote you have related that love has to fit in there somewhere as that is what gives us the confidence to do well - Dave
Congratulations Master J!
You must be so proud of him.
He looks like a person who has perseverance and could take a leadership role upon his shoulders. I wish him another year full off challenges to take on and learn from.
Bye,
Marian
Congratulations!! Both to you and your son. You did well as a mother to raise such a brilliant boy. He has that look :)
He is very sweet young man and congratulation:)
You have the reason to be proud:)
Wow!! Congratulations to Master J. Clearly you have been excellent role models and instilled the necessary characteristics for success in life.
Kudos to Master J!!! And I love that Calvin Coolidge quote...perseverance and commitment! Well Done!
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