Grateful Mother

School doesn't come easily to all. Some struggle with academics. Some personalities don't necessarily mesh well and thrive in the social setting that is public school. I wasn't sure public school would be the right fit for my boy, but felt compelled to send him anyway.

Cayben has faced many, many hardships in school this year but he perseveres. He works so hard. I admire him immensely.

This week I attended the 3rd-grade awards assembly. In addition to earning A/B Honor Roll and the Learning Leopard awards, Cayben was awarded as Student of the Month for Honesty! (Student of the Month is awarded to only one student per class per month.) I'm proud, but I'm mostly grateful. I'm grateful for Cayben's hard work. I'm grateful for his strong will. I'm grateful for his curious mind. I'm grateful that when knocked down he'll get up again and try again. I'm grateful for his many strengths.

I'm also grateful that he was blessed with an amazing teacher that sees those strengths, that sees the good in my boy, that believes in him, that pushes him toward achieving his potential, and that has earned the respect and admiration of Cayben (which is not an easy thing to do). She is an answer to my many, many prayers. They say it takes a village to raise a child. I'm glad Ms. Johnson is in my village. She has done incredible things for my child.

And I'm grateful!