Last week at school a child asked me if I like being an author. I love it when kids ask such great questions! When something touches me my hand goes straight to my heart, which it did when this young lady asked me that question. “Oh yes! I do,” I said enthusiastically. I went on to tell her and the class that I am so passionate about animals and Frankie’s message and what a joy it is to share Frankie with others. It made me feel so good to share my excitement and my passion… hoping it catches on for each of them someday and that they each find their own passions…. I want that for each and every child on this planet.
Another reason I love being an author is the thank you cards Frankie and I receive. Today a large envelope came in the mail. Here Frankie is with what was inside from Mrs. Filiaggi’s 2nd grade class in Exton, PA.
Isn’t this cute??!!? I loved it! A thank you paw booklet with letters from the kids. I will share one of my favorite…
“Dear Aunt Barb & Frankie,” (side note: How cute some of the kids referred to me as Aunt Barb… I was visiting my niece, Jenna’s classroom)
You are the best entertainers in the world, Wow, you know how to make someone’s day! Frankie is so lucky to have y as an an owner. I wish my dog could sit on the toilet and go to the bathroom, but he is a bull dog. ps: Walk on!!”
Love, Isabella
I have saved each and every card from each and every child. I often tell my family I will be the old lady in the nursing home with tons of pictures, cards, etc. of Frankie, and Lord help the staff and my family who visits me if I have dementia and repeat all my author day stories over and over and over again! HA!