GRATITUDE NO. 14

I am grateful that Nathan is feeling better.

How do I know that he really is on the mend?

His first words to me when he started to look more alive were, "Uh, Mom?"  "Do you think we could go driving?"

I am thankful that he is feeling better physically but even more than that, I am grateful that he is happier.  It seems that being home for a few days and having time to relax and regroup while spending time with the family has helped him emotionally. 

Jonathan and I have been a little concerned about Nathan recently.  He hasn't seemed like his normal easy-going and happy self.  His schedule is really taxing.  His course work is very demanding.  His friends are changing.  His best friend now has a girlfriend and Nathan doesn't care to hang out with her.  He isn't able to wrestle due to his elbow injury but he still goes and supports the team and tries to do what he can to work his muscles.  Marching season for band is over so that should help free up his schedule a bit.  The band will be getting ready for concerts and UIL, etc. but it will not be nearly as grueling now.

We have been trying to do little things to lift his spirits. I have been gathering decor for his room for quite some time in order to get it all spruced up for him.  We decided to really go for it while he was off with the wrestling team on Sat. His room finally got the needed makeover and now he can "hang" in a little paradise of his own. The kids all helped and they were crazy with excitement for him to get to see his new "digs".  Jonathan and I were very excited also.  I think he was really happy when he came home to his surprise.

We love our Nathan!

Comments

[kim]

So what does the new "digs" look like? I'm sure your mom made it extremely "cool" because she has such a great imagination! I'm glad you are feeling better. your body knows best when it is time to take a break. Life can get a little crazy and we don't always take time to just breath! I'm glad you are smiling again!

[Mar~]

There are clues to what it looks like in the blog. "Hang and PARADISE"

[Joan]

Dear Nathan:

I hope you are feeling better. You are such a great young man. I admire you in so many ways. You've got the important things in life. I'm proud of you

Love,
Grandma Joan

[Gayla]

Ok, like the others, I'm dying to see pictures of the room! I'm hoping you'll put them on soon.
Mar, don't you love being home? There are many times I wish I could do the same. Even though my salary is small, it's helping as we transition into this new home. I figure my salary pays the taxes and a car payment. Oh yeah, and all of those checks to the schools and PTA!!! Did you see the price of those letter jackets?! YOWZA!

Y'all have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Love ya! -Gayla

[Jonathan]

Nathan has the coolest room ever! A hammock, palm tree, bamboo, a screen door, you have to see it to believe it!!

Love you Nathan,

Dad

[Lexi Baca]

Dear Nathan,
You look great playing your tuba! I am pretty sure your new room is really cool! Miss u lots.
Luv,
Lexi