cobbiemommy Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Ds, 13, just left the house at 7:45 p.m. to go combine corn with his father. For so many years of his development he would not go with his dad because he had to be with me. For anyone not from an agricultural background, harvest is both hard work and a minicelebration. For kids in a farm family, especially boys, it is fun. All the big equipment is being used, the grain is being put in the trucks or bins, and going to the mill means getting to help unload the corn or beans. The older the child, the more they get to do. My husband drove his first tractor at seven, his first combine at twelve and his first tractor trailer at sixteen. There are a lot of life skills learned at this time of year. For the last six years, my son has not wanted to participate. If he went with his dad, it was under duress. Now, he can't wait to go! In the last few weeks, he has helped change oil in tractors, picked up corn left behind by the combine, and went to the grain mill a few times. I feel like I am getting my son and family back. All I can say is that I hope this lasts because it is so wonderful. I will never take this feeling, or his health, for granted. I just wanted to share my happiness with some parents who really get it! Cobbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpotter Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Oh...this is sooooo wonderful. Thank you for sharing such a great accomplishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcgirl Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Wonderful news!!! Thanks for sharing something so positive. We all need to hear these wonderful success stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philamom Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2alex Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 That is wonderful, amazing news!! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your evening to yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleendonny Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Wonderful :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomWithOCDSon Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Happy, happy, Harvest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimballot Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 THIS is what it is all about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tiredmama Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Wow! That is fantastic! Thank you for sharing your joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosudden Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 What a great story and thanks for sharing it!!! The moments of "normalcy" are priceless!!! Happy healing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakes_mom Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 I grew up on a farm in nebraska and totally get this way of life. Congratulations on your sons returning health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom md Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 It is always great to read the success stories. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulu4 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 So happy for you and your ds. Here's to continued recovery and good health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaFaith Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 So good to hear your news! Enjoy every minute. Its' these small moments that carry us thru everything else. Look forward to hearing more continuing great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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