Thursday, January 19, 2012

finding the sponge

Duncan made a project this past weekend. He told Gramps what he wanted, and Gramps helped him. I drew the "A" and hot glued the beads down. Duncan wanted to add the pencils and books because "A" stands for the University of Alabama. He worked very hard to color within the lines. When he finished he was very proud of it. Maddie did one for her class that was almost identical. Minus the books and pencils.

Monday the twins took their projects to their respective teachers. Both teachers liked them. Duncan's teacher liked his so well she put it on display in the hall.

And that night they told their Mommy about it. And Duncan, who has Attention Deficit Disorder and is barely passing in first grade, beamed. Then he called us to share his news.

You see, his sister absorbs knowledge like a sponge, and Duncan is still looking for his sponge. Monday, Duncan took a step toward finding it. It's there, and I am betting he will find it.

Go Duncan, Go!

~cath xo

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  1. Duncan will find his sponge with all the love and patience he is surrounded by!

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    1. Thanks Corinne, I am confident he will too...he has too much potential. :D

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  2. Bless Duncan's heart- his sponge is coming soon.

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  3. Duncan will have his sponge sooner than you know. And with all the good thoughts and blessing going his way; Duncan will come out victorious and in all his glory :)

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    1. Thanks, Hajra, I believe that too. Dunc has such potential.

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  4. It's all about finding the right avenue 9even modality) for expression. And when you do ...

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    1. I agree Thom. The search is on, but he hasn't quite found that spot. Schoolwork for Dunc right now is just a drag. :)

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  5. Everyones sponge works a little differently, Dunc will be just fine, love those twins! xoxo

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    1. I can understand that, having a different sponge myself. :)

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  6. They are all sponges - it's just that some sponges simultaneously soak and express while others do one task at a time. I agree with Lalia - sweet story. It is especially touching how much love and support Duncan and his sister obviously get from you, their parents and others. Love it! :-)

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    1. Thank you Rachel I appreciate your kind words. And agree with you.

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  7. Happy for Duncan and for all the people who love him and support him.

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  8. Duncan will find his way, especially with a loving family to support him! xox

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  9. It always makes me happy to hear of a child blooming even just a little. Thank you for sharing.

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  10. What a nice project! Sometimes it takes a bit longer for boys to find their sponge. With all the love and patience I am sure that he will find it!

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  11. Reminds me of us, your sponge always held so much,
    while the holes in mine kept letting things escape, :-D

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  12. Yay for Duncan!! And thank you, Cath, for sharing the blessing that is Duncan, with all of us! *hugs*

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    1. Thanks for your comments Joy they always mean so much to me. :D

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