(Linking up with lots of other bloggers with this one. For 5 minute Friday. A weekly writing prompt - just for the beauty of the written word. Five minutes to see what the heart has to say and how fast the fingers can type. Today's prompt is the word, SHE.)
Last
night he cried after his baseball game. Discouraged, tired, and just
wanting something good to happen in the game. And something good for him. Something that
matches his imagination. But that's always the way with
this guy. He dreams big. And then he sees the reality, and .... it just
doesn't match up with his mind's pictures. He's 10. And the world in
his mind is full of big opportunity and promise. And dreams of baseball
greatness.
She
got a note from his teacher last week that made her cry. Because she
was afraid to read it. Years of discouraging school experiences brought
out her fears of the simplest things. Like teacher notes, and picking
him up after school - waiting for what the daily report may be. And
every day, she tells them that she knows. She knows that he struggles.
She knows that he wants to do better. And she knows that after months
of educational tests and doctor visits, there is finally a diagnosis. A
name to put on all the doubts and worries and frustrations. And in
naming it, they joined countless other families who deal with learning
differences.
And
the note from the teacher did make her cry... but mom tears. Tears of
joy. Because it was encouraging and surprising and so very needed. And
with that thoughtful note, she made the mom's day. And she gave the mom encouragement
to keep hoping that this year might be different.
And
the mom loved the little boy just the same. Maybe even more. And she
told him that he is beautifully and wonderfully made. Made to dream of
greatness. And made for the beauty of the every day promises that God
has placed in his heart. And she told him that his wonderful
imagination is a gift and a talent. That his loving heart is more
beautiful than anything the eye can see. That his giving nature is a
blessing to others and his thoughtfulness is a picture of his soul.
WOW! What a GREAT Mom you are! Through this writing, you've inspired me to step up my game. I have a child with special needs - a LOT of special needs! I know the relief you have with FINALLY having a diagnosis. I already know that you and your son are gonna be okay because he has YOU to encourage and support him and you have HIM to lean on through the trying times. Stay strong and be encouraged, Kristi. Peace & Blessings, Dena @ www.lifeafterbreath00.com
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