This weeks grateful story….BASEBALL!!!
It’s true. Only probably not what you think. My kiddo Jackson is 11 and
has ADHD and a touch of Asperger’s traits. He’s somewhat of a challenge to be
around. He’s sincere, loving, very thoughtful at times but kids find him weird.
It’s not untypical for this family. These poor kids come from a long line of
weird people so the chances of this turning itself around is very small.
Jackson decided he wants to play baseball this summer and the first
practice was Saturday AM. HE
LOVED IT!!! That child has been practicing in the back yard every single day
since it got warm and we experienced this warm and wonderful early spring and
I’m please to say it paid off. He had kids on the team compliment him and his
ability to hit and field a ball. IN FACT he had 2 boys older than from the
neighborhood come over yesterday
and ask if he’d play with them. Other than the 2 neighborhood boys (much younger
than him) he’s never been asked to play. Ever.
The boys I believe come from families where it’s fostered the idea of
teaching and mentoring kids younger. Set an example by your way. I preach that
nonstop to my kids because I think this is a very good habit to get into and
eventually because a natural part of a person’s thought process. The Golden
Rule applied without another thought first occurring. I believe that’s what
these boys did for my boy. Just look at the kid concentrate and focus. I don’t
often see focus like this so it’s a MIRACLE!!! At least though my eyes.
Grateful for those other boys. More than I can say. I’m sure the baseball
stories will be plentiful like the veggies this summer so stay tuned.
Join Laura and her peeps at Heavenly Homemakers for Gratituesday and more inspiring stories.
Karen
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