Today Zack hit a huge milestone ... one that most families don't even think about. Today my little hero finished his first full year of school! A full school year of sitting in a class room, learning new things and getting in all the trouble first graders should be getting into. An entire school year of just being a kid (with a few minor bumps in the road). I know it probably sounds silly, but it feels so good to know he is getting the chance to be a child .... a child that had been living in a very adult world. And yes ...HE WAS PROMOTED TO 2ND GRADE!!!! Of course ....now he wants a party :)
Zack is doing great. Since the last time I updated, he caught a little cold and ended up with an ear infection. Unfortunately, his tubes were taken out in April and the infection came on so sudden that his ear drum ended up rupturing. As if he hasn't gone through enough, right? He has to wear ear plugs for the next month when showering or going swimming and for some reason, that is a big deal for him. He hates it ... but he rather do that then feel that awful pain again.
We bought Zack one of those razor electric scooters a few weeks ago for doing well in school. He earned it and made sure we did not forget what we promised to buy him. He has been zipping around on this scooter, back and forth on the side walk, trying really hard not to hit any of the parked cars. May all of God's angels constantly surround him and keep him healthy and safe ....especially when he is on his scooter:)
We are taking some time to get away and relax at the beach this weekend. Zack is looking forward to having some fun in the sun and starting his summer with a bang. I hope to spend the weekend relaxing, enjoying my family and spending time with some amazing friends.
Sometimes I just stop and think. I look around and realize how blessed I am. I know we have been through some trying times but I have learned so much from Zack and many of the children and families that I have met. We take so many things for granted each day. I have an amazing job and work for a wonderful company. I get amazing support from my co-workers and managers and they NEVER make me feel like a burden. Almost 2 years into Zack's treatment, the level of empathy has not changed. My husband and I do an wonderful job at co-parenting and sharing responsibility for Zack and his care. Rob is my strength, despite some very ugly shades of my emotional issues that he has experienced. My family - no words to express my love for them. I could not have made it this far without my mom, dad and sister. Zack's health, our health. We have some really great friends who try so hard to understand. They would do anything for Zack and our family. I thank God ... so many times a day ... I think I may exhaust Him.
Once I get my camera issues fixed, I will be sure to update some new pictures. Thank you all for checking in on us.
Count your blessings ....every one of them ....and at night when you slide into bed and call it a day .... be thankful for all that you have. Everyone has troubles and stresses. Put it all to rest. Thank God for the day you were given and for an opportunity to start all over again tomorrow.
Trusting God with all my heart ...
Tina
