BS: Brendan Smith - Teenager

Subject: BS: Brendan Smith - Teenager
From: Wesley S
Date: 12 Dec 13 - 08:33 AM

How time flies - For those of you who were around for the beginning - you may be surprised that our son Brendan turns thirteen tomorrow. Thirteen on Friday the thirteenth of 2013. I'm thinking I should buy 13 lottery tickets. He's been growing like a weed. As a matter of fact when he outgrew a pair of sneakers earlier this year my wife tried them on and they fit her just fine. Talk about a wake up call.

His verbal skills are coming along but we still have a long way to go. I was concerned when we moved up north of Atlanta that the therapies and services available for autistic kids would be lacking but we've been very pleased with the quality of schools and teachers in our county. He still has a long road ahead of him but we're optimistic about his future. We'll just keep plugging along.

It's been a pretty good year for us. We've all been working on our health { I lost 35 pounds } and we've added a chiweenie rescue dog Buster to the family. He's a real character. The Mrs. is enjoying her job, and I'm enjoying being a stay at home dad.

I've got a band that I enjoy playing with - we just had a gig in Woodstock. Woodstock Georgia that is. And since it's December we'll be playing our usual string of nursing and retirement homes. I can't begin to tell you how much fun that is.

That's all for now but I figured several of you would appreciate the progress report. Brendan Smith - a teenager. Amazing.

Subject: RE: BS: Brendan Smith - Teenager
From: Ebbie
Date: 12 Dec 13 - 10:11 AM

Thanks for the update! I remember well the hope and heartbreak when the babies were born. Thirteen years! Congratulations to you all.

Subject: RE: BS: Brendan Smith - Teenager
From: Rapparee
Date: 12 Dec 13 - 10:26 AM

Now comes the rough part! A teenager in the house. I shall pray for you.

Subject: RE: BS: Brendan Smith - Teenager
From: Ebbie
Date: 12 Dec 13 - 10:38 AM

*g* When my daughter was 13, I tell friends that I threatened to run away from home.

Subject: RE: BS: Brendan Smith - Teenager
From: GUEST,Ed T
Date: 12 Dec 13 - 10:55 AM

A friend once noted that teenagers act as if they don't have parents, especially when in the presence of friends and peers in shopping malls. However, he reflected that when his teenagers turned 20 or so, they started to become human beings again. :)

Subject: RE: BS: Brendan Smith - Teenager
From: Elmore
Date: 12 Dec 13 - 01:56 PM

One of the toughest experiences of my life. Somehow the kid turned out fine, and we all survived.

Subject: RE: BS: Brendan Smith - Teenager
From: Noreen
Date: 12 Dec 13 - 03:03 PM

Thanks for the news, Wesley- it's hard to believe it's been that long since we went through those difficult times with you.

Happy Birthday Brendan, and Well Done to the teenager's parents for getting him this far :)

Subject: RE: BS: Brendan Smith - Teenager
From: Wesley S
Date: 12 Dec 13 - 07:37 PM

I'm proud to say I never dropped him on his head. And I was sure I would.

Subject: RE: BS: Brendan Smith - Teenager
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 13 Dec 13 - 06:22 AM

Well done, Wesley, sounds as if you're enjoying life, which is great to hear.

Subject: RE: BS: Brendan Smith - Teenager
From: gnu
Date: 13 Dec 13 - 06:42 AM

Great update. Thanks.

Subject: RE: BS: Brendan Smith - Teenager
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 13 Dec 13 - 06:46 AM

Happy Birthday Brendan and well done Mum and Dad.

DtG

Subject: RE: BS: Brendan Smith - Teenager
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Dec 13 - 10:38 AM

Thirteen years? It doesn't seem possible. Happy Birthday, Brendan! Celebrate!
Mary