We're winding down from the Memorial Day barbecue that our great friends host every year....Noah had a wonderful time playing with all of the kids - he didn't want to leave! We had a great time, too - it's funny how kids will entertain each other and, more often than not, make parenting a bit easier and allow you to relax!
Noah played with cars (of course), balls (we were throwing/kicking them as high in the air as possible) and bubbles and even found time to work in a little yard golf. It was really great to see - after his initial apprehension with so many unfamiliar faces - that he really was able to keep up with all of these kids. I can never help but to think how he's going to be as he gets older, playing games and sports with kids who don't face his same challenges. I guess the only thing to do is throw him out there and see how he does and how he likes it - really just like any other kid in that way. He certainly enjoys games and sports - in particular - as much as any kid I've known his age.
Golf is one particular that is near and dear to me - I love the game, am an avid golfer (though I don't get to play much these days!) and have many wonderful memories, specifically, golfing with my dad who taught me the game. I am very excited to teach Noah the game and I hope that he is able to enjoy it as I do. It will certainly be a challenge for him, but isn't it for everyone?! There was a little, plastic set of clubs and balls at the barbecue today - similar to the one we have for him - and he loves grabbing the 3-wood (or whatever it's supposed to be) and swining it violently trying to whack the ball. He gets down in a crouch and takes a big swing at the ball - actually usually multiple swings until he actually connects. He could seemingly do this for hours and he complained quite a bit when we had to leave today. But, the great thing about today was that, even without prompting, he was trying to keep his right hand on the club as he was swinging! He didn't have his right hand wrapped around the club - or even really open - but at least he was keeping it on the grip area and moving it along with his left hand. Great to see!
And things like this have been happening more and more - as I've already mentioned in a previous post(s). I love that he has activities that he wants to pursue and he wants to be able to use both hands to pursue them. Golf is just one example as he seems to be becoming more and more concious of his right hand and his desire to use it. Also as mentioned previously, we are getting more and more excited about the camp in New Jersey in July as the timing seems to be perfect!
Thank you to all that have donated - while we were very late in getting the page up, we are already 1/3 of the way to our goal this year. If you haven't already, please consider a gift here:
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/NoahGodfrey/streak-for-pediatric-stroke-2013
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