His Future's Looking Bright (Finally)

His child psychologist gave up on him a couple of years ago; told us after 5 years it would be wasting our money to continue therapy, and told us to line up a good lawyer. My brilliant son had already done several things on the computer that could've gotten him arrested if charges had been filed. He was failing his classes at school (except for computer), and would not do the credit recovery to pass them until I started attending school with him his junior year.

But this week he has a cap and gown in his closet, and will be walking across that stage on Memorial Day with his class. He has a summer job lined up at the community college assisting in the computer lab, and he'll be starting his college education this summer as well. I just wanted to share my joy with y'all, and to thank God for turning his life around.

You can see a slideshow of his senior pictures at the link below my name. Enjoy!

Thanks Sean, Trish, Scarletpeaches, Pam...and congratulations to you, too, Pam! You do know how it feels.

Christine N. said:

What a great Dad!
As someone who hangs around in the educational system quite a bit, I can say that not many would actually go to those lengths. Actually go to school with him? Too many parents I've run across would think it's the school's problem, others would throw money at it, and still others would shrug and give their kid another trip or toy or a car.

You better be proud...of both of you.

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Well, actually I'm a Mom (that's me with my son in the avatar), but yeah, he's got a great Dad who's worked hard, too! And also one who's been a wonderful role-model. Thanks, Christine.

tourdeforce said:

Congratulations! That is great. We all wish... wait a minute... where the hell is my wallet?

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He doesn't have it.



(But do be careful if you do your banking online.)

Thank you all very much for your warm wishes. What a special group of people you are.