How a boy changed my life……

I wrote recently about not having children of my own and having 3 amazing adult step children. I also talked about you don’t have to give birth to children for them to be part of your life.

I’m blessed that I have a boy in my life who is almost 11. He’s so important to me in my life. I’ve known him for 8 years now him and his family. I met him when he was 2.5 years old. He was very shy but when he smiled he lit up the entire world. He didn’t know how to speak. He has a brain injury. I was given an I pad and asked to teach him how to use a speech program and sign language. I’d never even turned on an I pad let alone I was going to teach this child how to communicate.

I knew that working with this boy that it would give me opportunities that would be so valuable to me. I was his one on one at daycare and with the help of physical  and speech therapists, we worked on how to get him to communicate. He caught on fast and I worked on how to get him more independent. It was hard some of the things but I told him yes it’s hard now but keep working at it and it will get easier.

I worked with him for 2.5 years and got him ready to go to school. I loved that he never gave up no matter how frustrated he got. For someone who noticed not much around him to seeing everything. He was the first one to notice a change in our room. I met some amazing people one of those ladies I could not have done it without her. She’s passed away now. I’m so grateful for what everyone taught me to help him.

I’ve watched G grow up and learn how to swim, ride a bike, talk not only does he talk lots but he loves to sing. He’s so happy and his smile still lights up the world. He rides his bike with confidence and there is nothing that he can’t do. The other day he wanted me to watch him ride. It’s so amazing what programs they have for children who have special needs. They have amazing opportunities. I love that.

He’s in a soccer program right now and in a couple is weeks he will begin his baseball. I’m planning on going to the games. I’m so proud of him and he knows all the sports teams. He knows more then I do.

My heart soars when I spend time with him. We laugh and have so much fun together.  I’m so blessed that I get to share life with him. He graduates from elementary school this summer. Wow where has the time gone. Slow down.

I look forward to spending more time with him and get to spend the summer with him which he’s excited about. If things are hard, keep working at them and eventually they will become easier. This boy has inspired me to never give up no matter what. His story is very inspiring. ❤️