since I have a blank canvass (empty forum)....here's something sappy...

[ChaseyPlain]

awww! *bawl*
That is a great story!

I had a wonderful sixth grade teacher who would draw a name out of a hat once a week and everyone in the class had to write something nice about that person on a slip of paper and give it to them. By the end of the year we all had our turn. I didn't keep my slips of paper but I'll never forget that teacher.

[spanked~amber]

I can't believe I missed this ! Great story. So here is my sappy yet amusing story. While in the 5th grade, my P.E. coach did something I will never forget. The first day of school after P.E., he brought us back inside and we all lined up in the hall at the water fountain to get a drink. I was thirsty, but dreaded my turn, because I knew that I was not tall enough to reach the fountain. My turn came and I nervously approached the fountain. As I stood on tip toe with all my might, I still could not reach. I know I was turning red, I was the only one in my class who couldn't. I felt a light nudge on the top of my foot. I looked down and my coach had put his foot in front of the fountain for me to stand on. I looked up and he gave me a quick little wink. No words were exchanged verbally, but his actions were priceless to me. This was done every day the rest of the year. My 7th grade year I sat in line for roll call with the rest of the class and waited for the other two coaches to come out. I was still the "runt" and hated P.E. for many obvious reasons. Imagine my relief to see Coach T walk into the gym ! He pushed me me very hard, but always found a way to show me it didn't matter that I was little. As he put it ; my twin and I both proved that "short legs can move fast !"

[RG_]

Hmmm...would it make me appear less manly if I said that little stories like this, and the original one above, always really touch my heart in a soft way?

[spanked~amber]

Originally Posted by RG_

Hmmm...would it make me appear less manly if I said that little stories like this, and the original one above, always really touch my heart in a soft way?

Tops who have a heart are the most manly in my book !

That was lovely! Thank you for sharing!

[Explorer]

Amber, you can step on my foot anytime you want.

I have to warn you though....... when you do, my mouth will probably open.