Hey everyone! With a little pampering and TLC from mom and dad, looks like Stephen is on the mend enough to go to Special Olympics Bowling this Friday! In fact, If his fever doesn't return, I'll send him to school tomorrow. He is so bored, and ready to be around his friends. Unlike me, he is a social butterfly, much like his father. A perfect day for me, is having a nice, quiet day at home. I have pretty much turned into a hermit! I had to take my mom to the Dr. this morning, and I had to make myself get out of the house! I really need to be careful, I remember when I was younger, I went through a stage where I actually had a phobia about going out in public. My boyfriend (that feels weird to say) at the time-made me go out in public. I'm thankful he did, now. At the time, I thought he was being a control freak, practicing his psychology on me. But, as it turned out, he was doing me a big favor..because of him, I got my drivers license (also a little late, babyshark) Went back to school, then went on to cosmetology school, which everyone had big bets placed on, that I would flunk bc I was too quiet to be a "talkative hairstylist." But, enough of all of that. As I was saying before, I can feel myself slipping back into that old shell. My palms get sweaty when I have to get on the busy streets and go places! I find it hard to sleep the night before appointments, I hate to go to the grocery store, church...or, anywhere. I find myself having to make myself get out and do things, and I intend to keep fighting this, b/c Stephen needs me to be his voice, I have no choice, but to stand in front of people and talk "for" him. It's agony for me at times. Taking my mom to the Dr. this morning, my mind drifted back 20 years ago to that old boyfriend of mine, who was so determined to "practice his psychology on me"as I put it, and I am so thankful that he did,or I would very likely be like my mom, who is almost 70 and doesn't drive a car! However, it's something I battle more these days. Why? I wonder.
Anyway...Click HERE to see Stephen at the 2003 Special Olympics Bowling, where he won 3rd place! Maybe Friday, we'll be back with more pics to share
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OMG!! The picture of Stephen in his little helmet, smiling... priceless!
I can understand the social issue. I'm very resistant to change.. and when I wasn't working, I was terrified of getting a job. But you just have to push yourself to do it, remind yourself that it's perfectly normal to do these things. And if it gets worse, seek some help. That phobia is a VERY real issue and it can ruin lives if not corrected. But there are ways to get through it. Luv you!
3rd place! Alright! Time to party!!!
I will root for Stephen loudly on Friday all the way from Las Vegas. Hopefully he'll hear me. When I was a Polce Officer in NJ I helped with Special Olympics a number of times. Keep up the good work. My Regards, Bill. "Comments on the events of my life."
You have such a wonderful light, it would be sad if you kept it from the rest of the world. Having no choice, maybe that's another gift Stephen has brought to your life. :-) ---Robbie
Great Pics...A very happy boy......Lucky you!
wow...we are sooo much a like it's scary!!! :) I have the same phobia's as well, and got my drivers lisc. late too. And I am quiet...but, I am getting chattier as I get older. I have also considered going to cosmetology...
anyway...rambling on. I am going to click HERE so I go see some pictures!!! take care..
I forgot... my nick name in highschool was aims...
now see, I saw the pictures and I have to leave another comment...
so cute! I think I need one of those bowling ball contraptions when I bowl...that's how bad I am! but, I know stephen would still kick my butt, he would have me all goofy and giggly with that beautiful smile of his. That little charmer! :)
Oh wow, babyshark! I didn't know we shared so much in common! Cool! AOL J is a small world isn't it?
You know, Stephen does look like a happy child who loves to be around people. Since he went to Special Olympics Bowling, that means his fever is gone which is great.
I hope you overcome your anxiety being in public and amidst crowds. I can only imagine how hard that must be. I used to be very shy at parties, until a friend told me to pretend that I'm the host and not a guest. That helped keep my mind off being self conscious.
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