I was brought to happy tears today

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LynnH
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I was brought to happy tears today

Post by LynnH » Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:13 pm

As most of you know my ds has mild Cerebral Palsy which makes handwriting, drawing and coloring very difficult for him. Last week he made the discovery that a mechanical pencil makes a big difference in his ability to write legibly. I am so thankful that God showed this to him. It is making a huge difference in his confidence. Well today God brought us more encouragement. Last year when he did Draw and Write Through History there was no way he could draw the drawings without tracing them. If he did it didn't resemble what he was supposed to draw at all. His drawings in his notebook are probably about what a 7 year old or less would draw, but as long as he does his best I don't make a big deal of it. Well today he had his first Draw and Write through History assignment of the year. I wasn't sure how it was going to go since this year he puts them on the notebooking pages so tracing wasn't an option. It was amazing to watch. He followed every step. He didn't get frustrated, he took his time and using his mechanical pencil it actually looks very much like it does in the book. I had to walk out of the room to cry. He was soooo excited. He wanted me to take a picture of it with my cell phone and send it to his dad. I also took one with my camera. I don't know what will happen when he tries to color it in, but I am just rejoicing in his pencil sketch.
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Candice
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Re: I was brought to happy tears today

Post by Candice » Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:30 pm

Lynn,

From my heart to yours...you are a wonderful, encouraging, caring Momma!!!
Please tell your son that he should be very proud of his BEAUTIFUL work!!!
Thanking God for for your son's amazing progress, job very well done.
What a fantastic pencil-sketch.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful moment. Hooray! :D :D :D :D :D


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Tree House Academy
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Re: I was brought to happy tears today

Post by Tree House Academy » Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:31 pm

He did a beautiful job! WOW! Even a child without a disability couldn't have done a better job!
~Rebecca~

ds13(8th) - Rev to Rev w/ TT Pre-Algebra, R&S English 6, CLE Reading 8, Rosetta Stone French
ds9 (4th) - Preparing Hearts, TT Math 4, R&S English 3, CLE Reading 4, & Writeshop Jr.

We have completed LHFHG, BLHFHG, Bigger, CTC, & RTR.
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Re: I was brought to happy tears today

Post by pjdobro » Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:47 pm

It's beautiful!!! :D He did a fantastic job! He and you both should be very proud of your perseverance. It's paid off, big time. The drawing looks so professional. :D
Patty in NC

b/g twins '02 Rev2Rev 2014/15
previously enjoyed LHFHG, BLHFHG, Bigger, Preparing, CTC, RTR
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Re: I was brought to happy tears today

Post by ktwensel » Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:24 pm

That is beautiful work! I would frame it!!!!! :D
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birchbark
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Re: I was brought to happy tears today

Post by birchbark » Fri Dec 10, 2010 10:42 pm

Beautiful.
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striving2Bprov31
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Re: I was brought to happy tears today

Post by striving2Bprov31 » Sat Dec 11, 2010 2:08 pm

Lynn,


I am crying tears of joy as I type this reply!!!! Congratulations.....your loving instruction has won him over.

It is a drawing that is worthy of framing!!!

Rejoicing with you!!!
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my3sons
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Re: I was brought to happy tears today

Post by my3sons » Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:21 pm

Lynn - I am so proud of your ds!!! :D That is truly beautiful - I love the idea of framing it! :D I think it is so special your ds wanted to share it with your dh right away too, and even more special that he knew you'd take the time to do it. You are such. a. good. mom! I just googled it and they make mechanical colored pencils too! I don't know if that would be something he would enjoy too, but I thought I'd mention it! :D Thank you for letting us share in this happy moment.

Love in Christ,
Julie
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Re: I was brought to happy tears today

Post by LynnH » Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:18 pm

Thank you everyone for the kind words. Julie I am so excited to hear they make mechanical color pencils. Off to google that. May need to be a stocking stuffer.
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Re: I was brought to happy tears today

Post by countrymom » Sat Dec 11, 2010 7:08 pm

That is a wonderful drawing. I am so happy for you and for your son's accomplishment. I would frame it and hang it up somewhere. :D
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Re: I was brought to happy tears today

Post by nacmama » Sun Dec 12, 2010 5:56 pm

that is an AWESOME drawing!!!
ds 8/05 LHFHG, singapore & miquon math, TRL
ds 06/07 LHFHG(he joins his big brother often) and is doing TRL
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Re: I was brought to happy tears today

Post by Mommamo » Sun Dec 12, 2010 8:07 pm

He did a beautiful job! How wonderful that you guys figured out that mechanical pencils are easier for him!
Momma to my 4 sweeties:
DD 14 - MTMM and DITHOR (completed LHFHG, Beyond, Bigger, Preparing, CTC, took a couple years off, and now she's back!)
DS 11 and DD 9 - Preparing(completed 2 rounds of LHTH, LHFHG, Beyond, and Bigger)
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Re: I was brought to happy tears today

Post by Catherine » Sun Dec 12, 2010 8:10 pm

Ohhhh, that is so GREAT! I can just feel your excitement! You must be so proud. :)
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Re: I was brought to happy tears today

Post by Carrie » Wed Dec 15, 2010 2:41 pm

Lynn,

I am praising the Lord with you today for the success your sweet boy had in his drawing! :D What a beautiful gift from the Lord and one to treasure in your heart! :D

Blessings,
Carrie
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