Double Digits???

      Double digits, something to celebrate. I am quickly reminded that Henry will approach this monumentous milestone this year,in August. Shaking my head in disbelief, where did all that time go? Sitting at his IEP meeting this morning planning for the FIFTH grade, I was reminded how far we have come with him. This is true, from a non verbal, head banging, biting preschooler to a nine year old in all regular education classes maintaining all A's and B's. The concern of course as we move along the years is the peer pressure and the social problems that come along with his diagnosis. As his mom, I of course want nothing but the best for him and as I signed those papers today as I have been for the past seven years now, I have to almost hold back a tear or two just thinking about what the future holds for him and I am a little scared knowing how mean kids can be and how Henry will shut down and lose it if he feels he is being treated unfairly.
      I am hoping with the help of his therapist at home and his help at school he will learn to deal with the bad things in life. I feel getting him involved in the things we have has been a big help for him socially, but is it enough? I remember what it felt like to be the kid always getting picked on (yes, that was me), and trust me it does not feel too good. I would never want my child to go through that kind of pain. I guess I should worry if it happens, but being the kind of mom that does worry a little, I am going to enjoy all the great things even more because I do appreciate them more. As Henry is busy with scouts and really getting into baseball, I am going to be his biggest cheerleader and keep encouraging him to do his best no matter what others think.As I pray every night I will try not to worry so much about the things that are not in my control because I know God does have it all under control. Some days I do not like all the testing he gives us, but I have made it through another day and that matters a lot.