Gratitude

I am grateful for the ability to read and write. Truthfully, I sometimes take this for granted. This opportunity is a ticket for many freedoms and privileges. The other day one of my First Graders wrote a piece filled with wonderful images. It was the moment that he realized he was a writer. The image of this exchange is emblazoned in my memory, yet it is difficult to capture the intensity of this moment. Broad smile, eyes filled with anticipation just doesn't do it, but suffice it to say...he understands the power of words.