So Proud!

That is exactly what we are of Connor and Carter. First quarter at school came to an end and the grades are out. Drum roll.....Connor made Principal's List AND...so did Carter!

For Carter this is a huge accomplishment. School does not come as easy for Carter as it does Connor. Carter has many challenges and there have been many times he just wants to quit but we keep encouraging him, telling him we are so proud of him and that he can do it. When he received his award from his teacher he told me that he almost cried! I told him that it's ok to cry. They're happy tears. He knows himself what receiving this award means. It means he did not give up and he can do it. He too is so proud of himself.

As I write this I have happy tears. When you have a child with special needs, it's easy to limit your expectations for them. But today I am reminded of what Nurse Rita (the school nurse from Carter's pre-school, who back then was little, frail and so sweet, and I'm sure was in her 80's) said to me on Carter's last day of pre-school. She said "I know that one day, in years to come, Carter will surprise us all." She knew Carter when he was only 3 and 4 years old and yet knew then that Carter would exceed all of our expectations......and I agree. He already has. And God is still working in Carter and Connor and I know He's not done yet.

How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can't even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand!

So, way to go Connor and Carter! We are so proud of you!