Do you remember a teacher that made a difference in your life? This person could have been from elementary or college or sometime in between. What is their name? What grade were you in? What was said, or how did he or she believe in you? Did you know how valuable the counsel at the time or did you understand it later?

Why do I ask? Because there is often someone who says or touches us in a way we don't recognize immediately. Later, after more life experience or reflection, we really get it. Maybe you had a chance to let this teacher know, maybe not. But the impact is lasting and important to you. 

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