How’s this for a little tug on the heart…(Thanks TomO)

I found it as I was just about to get some sleep before I head off to New Zealand early in the morning. 

TomO, the little rooster, pinned it to my back-pack.  

Must say, it put a little tear in my eye, so I went to his room and watched him sleeping for a little while…

30 thoughts on “How’s this for a little tug on the heart…(Thanks TomO)

  1. XPLORE - Out and About's avatar The Landy September 20, 2012 / 2:44 pm

    Thanks, TomO is an amazing person, a source of great inspiration for me, for Janet. And plenty of stories to pen on the New Zealand trip…

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  2. Katie's avatar Katie September 19, 2012 / 1:42 pm

    Oh, wow. I didn’t know that I hope I inspire my girls until I read your son’s letter. That is so great! I’m looking forward to hearing about your adventure!

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  3. LisaJHobmanAuth's avatar livingthescottishdream September 17, 2012 / 3:07 am

    What a wonderful boy. You must be so proud of him, as he clearly is of you 🙂

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    • XPLORE - Out and About's avatar The Landy September 20, 2012 / 2:47 pm

      We sure are, he’s an inspiration…

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  4. askbeef's avatar askbeef September 15, 2012 / 4:33 am

    That’s about as good as it gets!!

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    • XPLORE - Out and About's avatar The Landy September 15, 2012 / 5:23 am

      Geez, ain’t that true!

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  5. XPLORE - Out and About's avatar The Landy September 14, 2012 / 9:33 pm

    Janet here…Gosh…as his mum, I was nearly bawling!!!

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  6. AndrewGills's avatar AndrewGills September 14, 2012 / 8:34 pm

    You trying to make us all tear up?

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    • XPLORE - Out and About's avatar The Landy September 15, 2012 / 5:12 am

      A bit that way!

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  7. The Guat's avatar The Guat September 14, 2012 / 6:18 pm

    Dude. Totally AWESOME! As a parent I think this is what we all strive for…what a great note. Good luck, can’t wait to hear all about it.

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    • XPLORE - Out and About's avatar The Landy September 14, 2012 / 6:53 pm

      Thanks mate! And whatever he chooses to do, we want him to know anything is possible, just dream, and live that dream.

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  8. barbara grandberg's avatar barbara grandberg September 14, 2012 / 6:15 pm

    what a wonderful son…and that is says such good things about you and janet…..

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  9. mmmmerle's avatar mmmmerle September 14, 2012 / 5:43 pm

    This brought a tear to my eye as well….so proud of my nephew.
    Thomas…you are already on your way to standing with your father on that mountain, as you are their with him every step of the way in the journey. You are his inspiration as well. ♥♥♥♥

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  10. trikatykid's avatar trikatykid September 14, 2012 / 4:42 pm

    So sweet!!!!!! GOOD LUCK and ENJOY!!

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    • XPLORE - Out and About's avatar The Landy September 14, 2012 / 6:50 pm

      Thanks…we’ll try and dig up a few more words for you…

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      • trikatykid's avatar trikatykid September 15, 2012 / 1:23 am

        I look forward to that!!

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  11. Sally's avatar Deliberately Delicious September 14, 2012 / 1:31 pm

    What a lovely note! You are one lucky man!

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    • XPLORE - Out and About's avatar The Landy September 14, 2012 / 2:48 pm

      Extremely lucky, that’s for sure….!

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  12. cathyn61's avatar cathyn61 September 14, 2012 / 9:03 am

    Treasure these moments as they grow up so quickly.

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    • XPLORE - Out and About's avatar The Landy September 14, 2012 / 2:49 pm

      Yes…he’s our little jewel…!,

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  13. sarahsdoodles's avatar sarahsdoodles September 14, 2012 / 8:24 am

    Darling! Unexpected notes are the best!

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    • XPLORE - Out and About's avatar The Landy September 14, 2012 / 2:49 pm

      The best for sure….

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    • XPLORE - Out and About's avatar The Landy September 14, 2012 / 5:13 am

      He sure is…! They surprise you in the most unexpected ways sometimes!

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  14. amescc5's avatar Amy Christine September 14, 2012 / 1:08 am

    What a great and touching note to see on your back pack!!! Amazing to find out who your actions inspire, even when you don’t think you are inspiring anyone 🙂

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    • XPLORE - Out and About's avatar The Landy September 14, 2012 / 5:09 am

      He’s a great little bloke, we love him to bits!

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