I've had
a secret for about three weeks. I had only told a handful of people . It was a
REALLY good secret. It was a secret about this little boy.
This little boy started out his life half of a pair. He was the
first twin born and his brother had sat on his head most of 3 months. He still
has a bald spot to prove it.
This little boy was the easiest baby. He was pretty peaceful and
loved his blue blanket and any stuffed animal he could get his hands on.
This little boy was a timid toddler. He didn't like grass or
bugs or loud noises . He had a hard time finding his voice but was always sweet
and gentle and easy going.
This little boy didn't start out enjoying
school......at.......all.
This little boy struggled........a lot.
He didn't learn his colors when other little boys did.
He didn't learn his letters or his numbers right away
either.
Every day he struggled.
Luckily, this little boy has been blessed with the spirit
of persistence.
This little boy has been blessed with the most amazing
teachers and paraprofessionals I could have asked for....such a gift. My words
cannot possibly convey the gratitude I feel for what they have done for this
little boy.
This little boy who had a hard time finding the right words.
This little boy won a writing contest. One of two little boys in
his entire school.
Today his short story was made into a play.
This little boy glowed with pride .......... and my heart nearly
burst with it.
This little boy has shown me persistence does pay off.
This little boy is pretty amazing.
I cannot express the gratitude to the people who have worked
with Brian from day one . He has come such a long way from where he started and
has been so blessed to have so much help along the way. To the amazing staff of
Meeting House Hill School and Consolidated School - We are forever in your
debt!
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You can learn more about Patty on her blog, My Life Under The Bus
11 comments:
This is a very touching post
Congratulations to your sweet boy for his accomplishments! He may have to work harder than others do, but he will be richly rewarded for his determination.
My older sister was born with a brain hemmorrhage. This was in the time where there was not much in the way of help or compassion for kids like this. We've come a long long way since then, which makes me happy!
You are blessed in so many ways!
Tears in my eyes! So wonderful. Thank you, Patty for sharing.
Such a beautiful story....I am smiling along with you and your beautiful boy!
Thank you for sharing...
Beautifully written Proud Mama! Touching story, thank you for sharing.
Diana
patty, i want to say something profound, but i am crying so i cannot. what a joyous post from a very proud mama! congrats to your son and your whole family. it takes a whole lot of people to bring a child out of their shell and find their gifts.
Beautiful. I too was blessed with such a little boy. I didn't always look at it as a blessing, but it most certainly was.
This story brought me to tears. Congratulations to Brian for his persistence and for his winning short short story! Thank you for sharing, Patty.
Beautiful!!!! I have tears in my eyes now Patti. Thank you!
Oh, what a beautiful post.
Your little boy - he's amazing - and I know the school had a huge part in that because you said so.
But, his mommy, from the start, using the strength that God has given her, deserves a post written about her.
YOU have done so much for that little boy that fills your heart.
You touched my heart and I will think about this story all day.
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