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] Date Posted: 03:23:44 10/10/07 Wed ~ A proud mum, here! It's been only 10 months since I got my son a guitar for xmas...and the changes in him simply blow me away. His morning's start with me waking him up to head for the shower...and every morning, without fail, he answers "yes mum", then he'll pick up his guitar and start playing, as if, in his 12 years 8 month old mind, the words "Jesse, time to get in the shower babe" really mean, "Jesse, ignore my drivel and play your guitar, babe" LOL and then comes the predictable *bang bang bang* on the wall and the love filled words of his sister yelling "Jesse! shut the **** up!!!" ahhh, mornings, gotta love 'em...lol It's a magical thing, to see this beautiful boy come into his own, smashing the labels that the education system placed upon him - to go from being kicked out of school at 11½, and having all 4 schools in the school zone refuse him entry, to being the youngest kid accepted into a special carving course...and accepted on his artistic abilities, and passion for who he is...not turned away because he has ADHD and is too much like hard work. In their minds all children with ADHD should be on medication... ...and everywhere he went, whether it was to carving, or to his new school (a special school for turning kids labeled as trouble, around), there was always people who play guitar...perfect! a keen audience...he was in his element! I've watched that guitar become an extension of his body, soul and spirit, seen him calm from his raging, by simply going to his room to play for an hour or so, until he can leave his sacred space, again, with a smile on his face... At the school he is at, they teach the boys how to control their anger, to make good choices, to ignore certain behaviors of others who just seem to always want to wind you up...and all year, J has struggled, though gradually made baby steps, forward.... until today....when he took a giant leap in the right direction...one that blew away all the staff ~ and one very proud mum. A boy at the school, who has tested the patience of everyone there (staff included), was J's nemesis - and all day, he tried his hardest to get J to snap....but my boy ignored him the entire day. That may not seem such a big deal to many...but it is huge, in J's world - his teacher, an ex S.A.S Vietnam Vet, very hard, but fair, was blown away by this, and was very proud of him.... After all these years of fighting to keep him drug free of battling with schools that demonized him, and a community that labeled him as trouble... it all came down to the connection between a boy and his guitar, and the six strings to his smile... Yes, a very proud mum, here :) Arohanui xx [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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Author: Tammy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 13:25:23 10/10/07 Wed (((Sasha))) Proud you should be hon! I know the trials and tribulations of dealing with a child that is ADHD all too well. Two of my children have undergone extensive damage because of the labels that schools use, and social misfit syndrome. So, while these kids seemingly get "swept under the rug", the immeasurable amount of damage can be extensive. Good for you and EXCELLENT for Jesse. It IS a BIG Deal in my eyes, and in my soul, I know that ALL of these precious children are EXCEPTIONAL human beings, if given half the chance to prove it. Well done!! I was very happy to read this and know that for myself and others, there is the promise of a blessing, or another Jesse story about to be revealed. Thank you for sharing with us here. BIG hugs, Tammy |
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Author: Sam [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 01:58:55 10/11/07 Thu The music held in Jesse's hand Could NEVER take the boy to man If not for heartstrings reaching from A loving, caring, seeing mum |
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Author: Shalah [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 19:15:28 10/11/07 Thu Awww Sash! You know how I love to hear the stories of triumph from your corner of the world. I love this... and YOU!!! You're wonderful. *hug* |
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Author: Christine [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 23:32:56 10/12/07 Fri ~Sash~ Isn't it amazing at the things that make our children happy and whole and even that more special? Kudos to Jesse and even better, kudos to his mom! ~Hugs~ |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 22:50:40 10/13/07 Sat ~ (((((((((((Tammy)))))))))))) it's always a comfort to me to know that someone else, understands how huge these little steps and milestones are. In the past year J has made such huge steps forward - and with new doors opening to him he is proving himself to the powers that be (the education system). His artwork is special, his carving teacher and the Kaumatua (Maori Elder) believe he has a gift. And then there is his guitar - he fast impresses other guitarists with the speed at which he is learns, and his natural ability, and passion for it...and it just warmed my heart so much when J told me recently that the guitar is his passion. It was so cool to hear that my boy has a passion - it really has changed him in wonderful ways - the thing that I love is how it calms him down when he plays...and he recognizes that fact. *sigh* I could go on and on...but I guess that's part of being a parent...lol. thank you for understanding, hon.. *hugs* Sash xx |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 22:58:06 10/13/07 Sat ~ (((((((((((Shae))))))))))) love you too, sweetpea...and thank you for not only reading this, and for your lovely comment, but for your friendship...it, and YOU, are special!!!!!!!! *kiwi hugs* Sash xx |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 23:00:53 10/13/07 Sat Quote: ~ awww (((((((Sam)))))))) it's so lovely to see you here, hon... I hope you'll share some of your beautiful poetry with us soon....and thank you for this heart warming gift of verse...I love it!!!!!! *kiwi hugs* Sash xx |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 23:07:14 10/13/07 Sat ~ thanks heaps, Chris....yeah you are right about that, for sure and a really cool thing that we learned in the last 6 months due to extensive testing is that J does not have any learning difficulties....he is above average, and was bored shitless with the school curriculum ... it's a relief, I tell ya thanks for stopping in on this one *hugs* Sash xx |
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Author: andy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 06:29:44 10/15/07 Mon Sash, Wink!!! Let the boy Play dammit- Let him play! Good Stuff-- brings a smile to a needy man's face! andy |
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Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:49:37 10/16/07 Tue ((((((((Andz)))))))) I have to, or you guys will gang up on me..lol You would crack up though, that thing has literally become an extension of his body, mind, and soul...he can't focus on anything else (like cleaning his room) while it's within view...hahaha Arohanui *kiwi hugs* Sash xx |
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