Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 In a message dated 10/24/2006 2:48:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cward_ri@... writes: My son , 11, who was so bad with OCD last year - almost debilitating - was one of 5 sixth graders who just made his school basketball team. There is one team for the entire middle school and 5 sixth graders were chosen out of 60 who tried out. Always protective, I was a little nervous WOOHOO!! Kudos to your son! My kids have been playing basketball with the neighborhood rec-center for years.... you have nothing to worry about. Basketball is probably one of the safer sports as far as physical injuries ( my opinion). What a great sport - I'm sure he'll have a great time! LT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 In a message dated 10/24/2006 2:48:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cward_ri@... writes: My son , 11, who was so bad with OCD last year - almost debilitating - was one of 5 sixth graders who just made his school basketball team. There is one team for the entire middle school and 5 sixth graders were chosen out of 60 who tried out. Always protective, I was a little nervous WOOHOO!! Kudos to your son! My kids have been playing basketball with the neighborhood rec-center for years.... you have nothing to worry about. Basketball is probably one of the safer sports as far as physical injuries ( my opinion). What a great sport - I'm sure he'll have a great time! LT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Yea, ! I'm so happy for him! These things that other parents take for granted are really savored by us. Here's my problem--when my daughter has something big like that (right now she's in the Nutcracker for ballet in December and there are tons of practices to prepare), I always feel a bit panicky inside, wondering if she's going to make it through. Do others feel that way? It's been a 4 yr. roller coaster ride of ups and down and I feel like I never know what's going to happen with my DD. Will she make it through the recital? Will she be able to get to all the practices required? Etc, etc. I hope everything goes great for him! Dina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 that is wonderful! congrats to him! sharon My good news! Hi All, I just love to read your success stories and wanted to share my exciting news, too! My son , 11, who was so bad with OCD last year - almost debilitating - was one of 5 sixth graders who just made his school basketball team. There is one team for the entire middle school and 5 sixth graders were chosen out of 60 who tried out. Always protective, I was a little nervous when I heard he had made it because I don't want it to be too much for him, but I think it will be a really good thing. He was overwhelmed last night, but this morning was really excited and I think his self-confidence was boosted a huge amount. The thing that made me feel so, so good is that he is really good, but there are definitely boys I think are better that didn't make it. The coach said although there were some a little better in some areas, they saw his all around potential and what they could do with him with the right coaching. That's how I view all of our children - with amazing potential that can be brought out when they receive the bits of help they need. Thanks for letting me share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 that is wonderful! congrats to him! sharon My good news! Hi All, I just love to read your success stories and wanted to share my exciting news, too! My son , 11, who was so bad with OCD last year - almost debilitating - was one of 5 sixth graders who just made his school basketball team. There is one team for the entire middle school and 5 sixth graders were chosen out of 60 who tried out. Always protective, I was a little nervous when I heard he had made it because I don't want it to be too much for him, but I think it will be a really good thing. He was overwhelmed last night, but this morning was really excited and I think his self-confidence was boosted a huge amount. The thing that made me feel so, so good is that he is really good, but there are definitely boys I think are better that didn't make it. The coach said although there were some a little better in some areas, they saw his all around potential and what they could do with him with the right coaching. That's how I view all of our children - with amazing potential that can be brought out when they receive the bits of help they need. Thanks for letting me share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 That is awesome news..... What a great boost for self esteem. Cheers Jackie (New Zealand) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 My dd is 5 and this past summer she did a week long camp to be in a dance production of the Wizard of Oz. Being on the very young end of the group, she - and all the kids her age- was given a group part, no singing or lines, just group dances - which she was fine with. She was SOOOO nervous and had a very hard time going to camp each day. This was also the first time she was away from home for such a big part of the day every day (10-2). She wanted to quit, but I wouldnt let her. One the last day, the day of the play, she was so nervous, she was almost vomitting. But I knew she had to do it, things would be worse if she didnt complete it. She did fine, had fun, and said she wanted to do it again next summer. FOR HER, it was the right thing to push her and not let her quit. Mainly because it was only a week, if it were longer, I dont know what I would have done. Also, this was the first time she had done something like this and she needed to complete it and see that is CAN be fun and it WOULD be OK. I think we all know our children best and know when to push and when to back off. Sharon Re: My good news! Yea, ! I'm so happy for him! These things that other parents take for granted are really savored by us. Here's my problem--when my daughter has something big like that (right now she's in the Nutcracker for ballet in December and there are tons of practices to prepare), I always feel a bit panicky inside, wondering if she's going to make it through. Do others feel that way? It's been a 4 yr. roller coaster ride of ups and down and I feel like I never know what's going to happen with my DD. Will she make it through the recital? Will she be able to get to all the practices required? Etc, etc. I hope everything goes great for him! Dina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Wow what paper will in be published in? This is great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 This is so wonderful Gretchen. We are all very thankful for what you've done and continue to do for . Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Congratulations, Gretchen! That is such an honor. Hope you post the article when it is published - I am sure we would all love to read it. Keep up the good work. June in Pennsylvania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Congratulations Gretchen! What wonderful news! Your devotion to this group truly deserves recognition! Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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