Baby Steps=Leaps and Bounds

When you have a child with any disability, progress is measured in the smallest increments. Hunter has come so far in the last few years. When he was 3 (and we had not idea what was going on with him) any change was cause for tears and serious upset. Anything from changing the living room furniture around to changing his clothes, brought on a full-blown melt down. Now, he does much better with change and very rarely has a problem with it. (Tho' he still thrives on a schedule.) Sometimes, because I see him everyday and am used to him and his 'quirks', I think maybe he isn't any different than other kids his age. All it takes is one Tiger Scout meeting to remind me that isn't so. I don't mind, I love Hunter the way he is and wouldn't change anything.

One of the things he has refused to do is say family prayer. He'll say the blessing on the food, and has even said the prayer in Primary, but at home he simply refuses. I have no idea why. Guy is so good and persistent, calling on him often and trying to encourage him. Well, tonight it paid off. Hunter said the prayer. Guy helped him, which was fine. I was so happy that he said it. One more obstacle overcome. We're ready for the next hurdle. We know it's out there, but together, we'll get over it in Olympic style