Life truly is made out of special moments, special details. Many times it is the little things that make a difference.
Now with the craze of getting organized for our back to school wonderful memory came to me:
When we were in school, I was having a hard time with one of my classes. My entire school year was pending on this one final test of the dreadful subject.
To give me a push of self confidence, my dad gave me a small candy, and told me it was a magic one. So, I had nothing to worry about because I was going to Ace the test. Honestly, it was a stretch as everyone was pretty concerned about the outcome of the test. It really didn’t seem I had much of a chance. I was failing miserably this class, understood little about it despite the tutors and help I was getting.
Dad was very mysterious about the candy. He made sure I couldn’t see it, couldn’t smell it or feel it until it was in my mouth.
After two very long and agonizing weeks the results came in. To everyone’s surprise (me most of all) I had passed with flying colors!
It was welcomed news and a big relief J
Everyone was amazed. My friends started asking me how I had done it. Word went around that it had been my magical candy.
From then on, every time a hard test was upon us, we would turn to Dad for our piece of magical candy. Dad would prescribe larger doses from time to time, specially when we started with physics and calculus classes. This went on until the day we graduated high school.His back to school preparations started in June. His trick was his travels, which allowed him access to candies we wouldn’t recognize. That is why we were never able to figure out what the magic really was. Today I know the magic was his love and support.
Good thing we never uncovered the truth because we believed in the magic candy on many tests!
As my little one readies to take on his academia life, I will find a tradition of our own. Can’t wait!
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What a special memory! And it sounds like you had quite the magic Dad, too 🙂
awesome dad!
beautiful story, thanks for sharing
Imagination and creativity are unlimited when trying to solve the BIG troubles of our little ones. It is also true, that the power of our mines is so grate that once we are convinced, it brings clear and positive solutions. Thank you Taty
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Nothing like building our children’s self esteem. Way to go special Dad!
What a great memory. I want to start a tradition with my son too, great way to be remembered.
Que historia mas linda! Un dulce magico que te dio toda la confianza para lograr lo que querias.
Hermoso recuerdo 🙂
Lindos recuerdos, que nos hacen a todos pensar en lo bello que es el contar con alguien especial en tu vida. Gracias por compartirlos.
It’s really incredible what we can accomplish when we believe something is helping us such as the magic candy. It really shows how it’s a mind thing when we think we can’t achieve something. I go through this a lot myself, debating whether I have the ability to follow through and/or even try something new/different and reading stories like this reminds me that it’s all in how you look at the situation. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome memory! I would love to try something like this with my kids. In fact I will starting this school year. Thanks for sharing this great idea.
Oh how I wish I have that magic candy when I was having a heck of a time with algebra lol. Your Dad is awesome!
I’m seeing all sorts of posts for back to school. Summer went by so quickly this year!
That is a neat way to calm those fears!
what a wonderful memory
What a great story, we all need magic candy from time to time.
Oh that is a wonderful story! Some times all we need in our lives is a little magic.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. How amazing! Dad had a great idea of helping you passing the test. How brilliant!
This is good sharing and your experience is wonderful too, we sometimes lose our confidence and end up on what you become.
It is great to have a good father who supports you through thick and thin especially in studying. Good Job!
You have a great dad. I miss going to school. I miss being a kid.
My dad had a different way of encouraging us to study. He used to be in the military, we grew up with his military way. Right minus wrong is kind of tough. I was glad that I wasn’t born dumb. I get to have multiple snacks depending on what I scored on my test 🙂
Liza Barnett