There is a budding romance between Maggie and her classmate Juan. They are becoming fast friends, which is great, but according to the nurse and the teacher, it's genuine affection. Though both kids are non verbal, they manage to express their displeasure if they are not seateed next to one another. Apparently a boy from another class is intersted in learning about Maggie and Juan scowls whenever he comes into their room.
I learned of this last week and have been enjoying hearing the daily updates. Last night I told my husband about it while we were both in Maggie's room. He immediately turned into Robert Young's character from Father Knows Best, a sitcom from the 50's
He siad "WHAT?" and put his head down next to hers and said "A BOYFRIEND, WHAT IN THE WORLD?" Maggie was laughing so hard she was hardly breathing. Steve continued pressing the issue. What are his prospects, what's his family like etc etc. Maggie loved it.
When she calmed down I just paused and looked at Maggie and gave he the big news. "Guess what dad. Juan can WALK! He doesn't use a wheelchair. He's a dreamboat"
Dad said, "oh, the athletic type, eh?" That sent her over the edge again.
Juan can indeed walk, but he's not exactly going out for the football team.
He's is a little slip of a guy, the one that stole my heart on the first day. I don't know what his disability is, but it's significant.
Still, he can WALK! From where Maggie sits - and she ALWAYS sits - that is big stuff.
Can it sustain a teenage relationship? Only time will tell.
Stay tuned
I learned of this last week and have been enjoying hearing the daily updates. Last night I told my husband about it while we were both in Maggie's room. He immediately turned into Robert Young's character from Father Knows Best, a sitcom from the 50's
He siad "WHAT?" and put his head down next to hers and said "A BOYFRIEND, WHAT IN THE WORLD?" Maggie was laughing so hard she was hardly breathing. Steve continued pressing the issue. What are his prospects, what's his family like etc etc. Maggie loved it.
When she calmed down I just paused and looked at Maggie and gave he the big news. "Guess what dad. Juan can WALK! He doesn't use a wheelchair. He's a dreamboat"
Dad said, "oh, the athletic type, eh?" That sent her over the edge again.
Juan can indeed walk, but he's not exactly going out for the football team.
He's is a little slip of a guy, the one that stole my heart on the first day. I don't know what his disability is, but it's significant.
Still, he can WALK! From where Maggie sits - and she ALWAYS sits - that is big stuff.
Can it sustain a teenage relationship? Only time will tell.
Stay tuned
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