<p>Here is one of my most treasured memories:</p>
<p>When DS was in 6th grade his wonderful teacher talked with her class often about integrity, personal responsibility, and caring for others. DS had been up all night with the stomach flu and mom and dad had been up with him. He wrote this note on binder paper and left it on the table later in the day:</p>
<p>"Dear Mom and Dad,</p>
<p>Thank you very much for helping me out last night by staying with me for part of the night. I also would like to thank you for always being here for me when I run into an obstacle.</p>
<p>With lots of love,
xxxxx"</p>
<p>I will keep this note always. Coming from my kiddo, I know what it meant for him to write it and it is very meaningful to me.</p>