Cameron received the 5th Grade's only singular honor: The Citizenship Award. Cam was affirmed for his character and most notably for his constant and compassionate friendship and support to Austin (who has Down's Syndrome) for the past two years. I forgot to bring kleenex. Austin's mother introduced herself and thanked us after the ceremony. I wouldn't have missed today for the world.
Sometimes a window opens and in one moment you see the past, present, and future. When Cameron was an infant he was diagnosed "failure to thrive." Then at 12 months they found a 32 degree curve in his spine. God healed both. Developmentally, he started behind but has been a straight A student since 1st grade. We thought he might be in a back brace till age 18, unable to play sports. He's an all-star in whatever sport he plays. We called him our "stiffy boy" because as a baby he wouldn't cuddle. He is so affectionate and has the kindest heart of any kid we know.
Yea, we're pretty good parents. But a parent knows where his influence taps its limit...and where something extraordinary reflects the choice of God, out of nothing but grace, to reach down and touch a child as his own. Today an 11 year old showed us Jesus, showed us what really matters in a competitive world: Love God with everything you got and love the Austins as yourself.
I needed this today Ramon... I even quoted it on my FB status. I gave you credit for it. : ) Debo
Posted by: Debo Morris | June 01, 2009 at 04:48 PM
What a precious parent moment! If we could only cherish these moments forever! Actually, we do!
I'm so very proud for you,
Sonnie
Posted by: Sonnie Bain | June 15, 2009 at 05:14 PM