The last few years have been a struggle,
not unlike those of others
We are in one of the richest counties
in America - Fairfax County.
Our school system is excellent,
yet often boys with ADD find it difficult
to fit the mold.
It's most perplexing.
Here's a boy with a genuine love for life
who can focus for hours on bugs, nature or legos
A boy who will spend hours to prefect the art of
rollerblading
Yet, put in a structured environment,
literally fumbles.
I noticed something today
He is either totally in the moment
completely engaged in his activity
like looking for salamanders in the stream
or, he is out to lunch, not aware at all
of his surroundings or his actions.
I see how this frustrates adults.
They think he doesn't care, that he is careless.
He's a goof-off or a smart-aleck.
I see this too, and I get frustrated.
Yet, there is something else.
Almost like a disconnect in the brain
I guess that is part of ADD.
I hate that he has to have medication
just to function in a structured society
If we were still living off the land
he would fit in perfectly.
But we have evolved.
Then I see Michael Phelps win the gold
I see him excel at his passion
despite his ADD
and I know in my heart
that my son will too find his passion
and be OK.
I love this boy. He is a free-spirit
like his mom
but he also seems to have a
disconnect with boundaries
like his dad
He will find his way
his truth
his heart.
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