I know it’s been a while since my last post but sometimes life seems to be in fast forward mode and before you know it, a month has passed you by. Since my last post there has been so much that has happened with us but the one person who has had the most happenings in his life is my big kid Gavin.
In school, Gavin has an Autism Coach who works with him in the classroom throughout the day almost every day. Gavin has taken huge strides in progressing and is truly coming out of his shell. He is now doing a little more socializing in the classroom and his teacher, Mrs. Wiggins, says she has seen a huge improvement in him. I couldn’t be any more proud! He is constantly singing and talking and anyone who knows him has seen the dramatic improvements he has made.
Speaking of improvements, Gavin is now in karate!!! This is our first extra-curricular activity since YMCA Soccer in the fall of 2008 (which didn’t go over very well). It was suggested to us that he be in an activity of either t-ball or karate because there is more one on one with the instructor. So two days later I took him to the local karate center (ATA) with high hopes of him participating but felt he would be a little standoffish. Gavin had his own little cheering section (keep in mind this place is small) of my, my mom, Rafe and both of Ralf’s parents. We were there to cheer him and of course we were all holding our breaths hoping he would participate and love it. WELL much to our surprise… he PARTICIPATED!!! I was so excited for him! He was on cloud nine as was I! He talked about it for days so I knew we had to go back and sign up, and we did. All of the little kids had their white suits on with their belts and the instructor asked Gavin if he wanted to put his suit on and he shook his head yes and ran right over to her. As she was putting his little coat on (it’s more like a smock) he took his finger and looked over at us (us being his cheering section, we were all there again) and with a big smile on his face pointed to himself saying (without using words) look at me!!! I couldn’t hold it in any longer; I smiled and turned my head because I began crying hysterically because I was so happy for him. It still makes my eyes fill up with tears…I will never forget that day and how excited he was.
We are so proud of Gavin and all of the obstacles he has overcome.