Dear Dr. Cates,

During my prayer time this A.M. I was thanking God for the different blessings in my life and you came to mind. I felt the urging to write you and tell you how much of a blessing you have been to me and my family. I don't know if you were in need of extra encouragement today or I just needed to express my gratefulness to you. Only God knows that, but you have been an answer to my prayers when it comes to my insecurities about teaching Sean. I only have a high school education and not a very good one at that. My teaching Sean is totally done with God's power and a deep love for my son. You may feel that you haven't helped much because Sean probably doesn't stand out in your mind and needing much help compared to most of the children you see. But to me, the test results were like a report card from God that I am in His will and doing OK with His help through you.

I pray that He will continue to give you good health and the strength to continue your grueling schedule for several more years. I am sure you have helped many families and brought peace to many moms. I also pray the Lord will bless you with a long and restful retirement when the time comes. Thanks again for your help with our home school journey.

God bless,
Cathy Haeffner