We made Christmas cards for the parents today. Most of the students wrote that they were thankful to their parents because of all the things their parents buy for them then go onto list the various items including clothing and toys. Some of them thanked their parents for everything they do for them like cooking, washing their clothes, and helping them with their homework. I was also glad to read that all my students thought that their parents are the best in the world. But one student almost made me cry. His family had gone through a difficult year because his mom was found to have leukemia and was hospitalized for treatment for months. He wrote that he thought that his mom, dad, and brother were the best in the whole world. He said that his mom had been a good example to him and that she taught him how to live life. He thanked his younger brother for always being there to comfort him whenever he felt sad. As for his dad, he wrote that his dad was very funny just like himself and that he loved spending time with him. He told his family that he loved them very much no matter what happens. What a mature eight year old he is.