Words can’t describe how sweet and happy and nice Scout is during this immobile time in his life. Honestly, I think he would win the “Who Can Wear A Cast The Best” contest. He doesn’t complain — AT ALL! He rarely gets discouraged. He certainly doesn’t think he is at all handicapped. And when I could easily see jealousy being a problem, he doesn’t even bat an eye. An example:
Icka and Scout both got water crayons to use in the bath for Christmas. Scout got his first, and when he opened them, I said, “Oh buddy….I got those for you before you got hurt. But we can just save them for when you get your cast off.” And rather than be bummed, or annoyed or possessive — he immediately said, “Mom, maybe we could let Icka use them in the bath until I can take baths again.” I mean how sweet can a boy be?
I literally almost tear up every time his kindness shows through!
And I will tell you — this isn’t a one time shot. He is constantly cheering others on in his stead.
Like When Icka got to go to Disneyland with B for her work party. This was Scout and B’s special date that they had been planning for weeks. But once he got hurt, Icka was put on the roster. Scout didn’t complain or gripe for one second. Instead, he just told Navy about all of the funnest rides.
Or when Icka got to go to his preschool in his place. He just started telling her about all of the fun things she would get to do, the kids she would really like and the rules of the school.
Or how about the time when he woke up from horrible itching so we had to put him in our bed with us. A few minutes after Scout was in our bed, Dash made his way there too because he needed to eat. Scout woke up from Dash’s crying and in a totally groggy state leaned over, patted him and said, “Oh Dashy….don’t worry, I’ll play with you tomorrow.”
How about when all of the Primary kids sang on Christmas day. Bella went up to the stage and held him to sing, and without even blinking, he sang his little lungs out.
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“SWEET” doesn’t do it justice.
It might be more along the lines of “ANGELIC”.
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