Thank you so much, Ladies! We all know we take our proud moments when we can get them.
DJ, E has never looked any "typical" mold and that has ALWAYS been the double-edged sword. He has just recently considered meeting Jamie, he says if Jamie likes football.....go figure. E has a lot of Cherokee Indian in him but he's his own breed...what can I say?
Step, your beautiful baby girl will someday be this age and I hope I'm around to give you kuddos on a job well done!
Lisa, funny but the photo in the gown was my least favorite because I thought E looked like HE FELT awkward in it, which was very typical for him and telling for me, but yes, I agree and understand the feeling of it being a much bigger accomplishment than the odds would predict. thank you for giving me a different perspective.
He's my baby, ya know?
jal, he does have drive....and when it's on a constructive path it's VERY good....when it's on a destructive path.... well.....
he doesn't look the part, does he? That's why it has been so hard to get people "in the system" to see my reality.....
He can do it- do something good and be a good person and a good Dad to his own child(ren) someday....