Sam,
The past year has been a year of major growth for you. We gained a foster placement at the beginning of the summer. A little guy with a lot of medical problems. At first, you were unsure. You weren't the first to hug him or touch him or help with him. Soon after he came though, you started to really be his champion. You were so sweet and kind to him. You grew to love him. He went back in October. This year you started and completed the 4th grade. Your best friend (other than Mattox) is Alec, a buddy from school. The two of you are pretty funny and yall talk like a bunch of old men.
This year you also started your first year of club swim. You swam for a team called, Team Charlotte Swim. You are a decent swimmer. You never complain about going and you are continually getting better, stronger, and more confident. It has been very fun to watch you swim this year. You really like your coach, Rob, and he is the perfect role model for you at this point in your life. You met another good friend through swim. His name is Parker. The two of you swim almost every event together and are super cute to watch.
This year, you also did awesome when we went skiing. You are slow, but getting faster and better each time you ski. You are such an easy and likable kid. You still LOVE Pokemon and now you have an obsession with video games.
This year was the first time you made straight As. You are a smart kid. You are also very wise. You don't run your mouth or react to anything drastically. You are pretty steady but I think you have a lot going on inside your head. You are a good friend and brother and I think you are a mentally strong 11 year old. You have grit and I don't really worry about you. Everyone loves you.
I love you the most because I am your mom. I pray that you continue to seek the Lord's will for your life. I love you and I am very very proud of you. I hope year 11 is filled with health, fun, friendship, and success.
Thanks for making me a proud mom.
Love you always
-MOM
