Whispers of Love
Annual Butterfly Release and Picnic

There are just a few weeks left to sign up for the annual Butterfly Release and Picnic! Moms, friends, and family are invited to gather in honor of our children, gone too soon. The afternoon will begin with a brief program and butterfly release. Every attendee will receive a butterfly to release!

• When: September 18, at 1:00 p.m.
• Where: Shelter #6, Concord Park in Farragut

Back to cater this year’s lunch is Boogie’s Catering, with a delicious menu of grilled chicken, burgers, and side dishes immediately after the release. Moms will also have an opportunity to sit for a special photo, sending whispers of love to our children through written messages.

The Floating Backpack

Each year when school begins, I am reminded of a special story surrounding Sawyer’s early elementary years. He was never in a hurry for anything. Dropping him off at Claxton Elementary School was often rushed because getting his shoes on and coaxing him into the car often took more time than it took most moms. Such was a rushed morning when I was finally dropping him off for Kindergarten. I pulled up to the front steps and encouraged him to open his door and jump out. He sat there asking what time it was and I replied with the time. The car line behind me was growing as Sawyer said that he would be “The Floating Backpack.” Even with the time constraint and people waiting I had to ask, “The Floating Backpack?” Sawyer proceeded to explain that the office windows he walked by on his way to class were large but if he bent down the office workers would only see “The Floating Backpack” going down the hall. His purpose was to not be marked tardy and, of course, to confuse anyone in the office. I was surprised, as I figured tardiness never crossed his mind as something to be avoided, but I could see him giggling about the office workers being puzzled. Sawyer played the role of “The Floating Backpack” many times. His grade card showed very few tardies because it worked!