Students recall times of gratitude when they were served

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For this month’s “Ibrwas served” column, second grade students from Mrs. Brown’s class at MaplebrRidge Elementary in Mapleton wrote down times when they were served by those aroundbrthem. These are their responses:

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Hailey: I was servedbrby my sister when she made my bed and played with me and did my homework, andbrdid my hair. She is so kind. I love her.

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Riley: I was servedbrwhen my friend helped me when I was playing and got hurt.

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Maverick: I was servedbrby my friend when he let me go to the store with him. We also played on thebrplayground.

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Paisley: I was servedbrby my Dad and Mom when they bought me a bike when I was one year old withbrtraining wheels. Then when I was six, they bought me one without trainingbrwheels.

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Megan: I was served bybrMargret when she got me a pack of wall balls. There were three wall balls forbrmy birthday party. The wall balls were the color blue.

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Nixon: I was served bybrmy brother when he made pizza for me. It was pepperoni pizza. The cheese wasbrthe best part. It was so hot!

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Lincoln: I was servedbrby my friend when he played Minecraft, Legos and watched TV with me until 8:00brat night. I loved it.

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Jasper: I was servedbrby my grandma and grandpa when I was in a fire. When I was in a fire I had tobrevacuate. When I was evacuated, I saw a Blackhawk and other helicopters.brSometimes I could see the fire.

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(no name): I wasbrserved by Lexie when she helped me when I crashed on my bike. I got a goose eggbrand a bloody nose and infection on my nose. Lexie was so nice that day. Shebrwalked me home and rode both of our bikes back home.

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Harrison: I was servedbrby my brother when he helped me feel better when my friends were being mean tobrme.

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Lacey: I was served bybrmy dad because he gave me a treat when I was done with gymnastics. I got servedbrby my mom because she played school with me, and my family served me by beingbrthe best. I love my family!

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Kash: I was served bybrmy friend when I fell over and he helped me up.

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Logan: I was served bybrJavier when he helped me back up. I was playing soccer and I fell down. Then hebrplayed with me.

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(no name): I wasbrserved by my dad when he helped me ride my bike because I was getting too bigbrfor my last bike, and I was scared.

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(no name): I wasbrserved by my brother when he helped me clean my room so I could play with mybrfriends outside … When we were finished, I thanked him by helping him put hisbrstuff away.

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Ellie: I was served when my friend helped me make a dance.brShe did it so I could do a performance. She helped me so I didn’t have to workbrso hard. I am glad she helped me. (Brown is a Serve Dailybrcontributor.)

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