#8. I am thankful for...

Russell's primary teacher.  Russell has a primary teacher right now that just adores him for his Russellness.  What a great feeling that is as his mother, to see her light up as she greets him each Sunday, to know that she knows him, that he is being "seen" and loved as I see and love him.  Can you tell I'm going to have a tough time sending the kid off to kindergarten?  To teachers who strive to know their students, we are so blessed to have you!