Yesterday, my adopted child ran in his first cross-country track meet. He finished ahead of 60% of the participants, which was no small feat considering that most of the children were taller with longer legs.
While I was very proud of my adopted child, I was also drawn into the excitement of his friend, who was the first girl to cross the finish line, even though she was among the youngest in the race. This girl has many special needs, including dyslexia (difficulty reading), dysgraphia (difficulty writing), dyscalculia (difficulty with math), and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). To say that school is a challenge for this child is an understatement.
However, one thing that this child can do very well is run. She is tall and slender with long legs. She is such a good runner that she was invited AS A SIXTH GRADER to run on the varsity track team … and would place!