Love from Sister Rindfleisch

Graham's primary teacher, Katie Rindfleisch, was just released because they moved. Katie and I were visit taught by the same sisters and we were texting today, lamenting her move out of the ward. Here is a bit of the texting exchange:

Katie: I'll miss Graham! He is super smart and knew all the right answers in church. You should be proud. It was fun to get to know him!

Me: I am proud of my boy. I can't take all the credit for the little person he is though, he is good all by himself.

Katie: That is so amazing. I really am impressed. I hope Austin can be just like him when he is older!

I told her that I would relay her compliments to him, but then I decided it would be more meaningful for her to tell him in her own words. So I asked if she would write him a letter:

Dear Graham,

I have had the privilege of getting to know you for a couple months and just wanted to write you some thoughts and impressions I have had about you as I have taught you in primary. I only got to teach you for about 3 months before my family had to move, but from those 3 months I could tell you are a special son of Heavenly Father who loves you very much. I think I learned more from you and your classmates than you probably learned from me. You always knew the right answer and helped others when they did not know what to say. You are patient and kind and I can tell you are a great big brother to all your siblings. You made me laugh every Sunday and put smiles on everyone else's faces. I loved hearing your stories about your family and the week you had like your soccer games or school or what your mom cooked for you. I especially loved hearing your prayers. Heavenly Father does hear you and listens to you. I am very impressed that you know all the articles of faith at age 7 and can read very well. Your love for learning is a wonderful attribute that you have that will get you far in life. Never forget who you are, a special son of God. Thank you for being who you are and teaching me. Thanks for making me laugh and smile, and thank you for your sweet spirit you brought every Sunday.

-Katie Rindfleisch

Playing with Sam

I was very quickly rubbing his tummy and he started jiggling and it made me laugh! 

I love it when Sam gets excited! He has cute smiles!

Love,

Graham