It is crazy to think that it has been 5 years since you were diagnosed. It has definitely been on my mind lately, especially since the Easter season is a very real reminder each and every year of when everything started. Regardless, I am beyond thrilled to report that after 5 years you present as a vigorous young boy who won’t let anything stand in your way. We have had no “scares” and your appointments have concluded with a clean bill of health. We couldn’t ask for anything more!!
An update on year, considering it has been a year since I have updated your blog...yikes!! I am pretty sure your greatest personal accomplishment this year would be hockey. You were so hesitant with the idea of actually signing up for hockey that we waited until the last possible day and your dad made you come with to the office to “officially” show you that you had committed to playing. I know this was a big decision for you and you did a lot of thinking before giving us the green light. Days before evaluations there were a lot of questions and uncertainties but you made me so proud when you ever so quietly got all your equipment on and stepped out onto the ice to complete the necessary evaluations. There may have been a tear or two. Eventually you were placed on a team, picked #97 as your jersey number (which I think helped in more ways than one) and you never complained all year. You definitely had a lot of catching up to do and catching up was exactly what you did. Your dad and I were amazed at your continual determination to be faster and striving to be in the play at each game and practice. By the end of the season you racked up quite a few goals and assists, made it known that defense wasn’t your strongest position, and developed a true passion for the game. You are already asking when hockey starts up again...oiy!
Whether you like to hear or not, school is another area of growth for you. Last year we had some concerns regarding your reading and writing. The beginning of this year we were still seeing some concerns but with a bit of extra intervention and your drive to want to read better I am happy to report you have grown a whole year in just 4 months! You are excited to read each night and you continue to seek out new books to read. School does not come “easy” to you but your willingness to work hard will definitely see you through.
Plans for your future...you have signed up for baseball this spring, which will be totally new for you. Bike riding and street hockey seem to be your choice activities for spring as you are always outside from the minute you get home from school. We continue to do our “normal” life and remind ourselves to never take “normal” for granted. You are a continual reminder that God is great!!
Love you to the moon and back,
Mom
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