On Fridays the 3rd graders at Trinity Christian Academy are required to say their weekly Bible memory work.  Most recently they’ve been memorizing the Apostles’ Creed (over a few weeks).  Last Friday they had to say it in full.  Meredith hasn’t been doing memory work, but on Friday she raised her hand and wanted to say it.  So standing in front of the class, she said it with very little help from Mrs. Stone. 

I’m not surprised that she knew the Apostles Creed because we say it every Sunday in church and have for years.  But I think her classmates were surprised and I think they were also proud of her.  I wasn’t there, but I heard that the whole class applauded for her when she finished.  Meredith said that made her stomach hurt and embarrassed her, but I tear up just imagining that moment.  I’m sharing this story not to brag on Meredith, although I am proud of her and happy to see her confidence and abilities growing.  But mostly I am overwhelmed at that class of third graders and their compassion  for Meredith.  They know she’s been through a lot and that she’s a little different now, but they still love her and encourage her everyday.  I am so thankful for them and for our school.