Saturday, July 12, 2014

Somebody Special

Had lunch with somebody special today, and I just felt compelled to tell a little bit about his story.

Twenty one years ago, we were blessed when Son #2 came into this world.  A month later his cousin Trey arrived.  Both were boys, both were blonde headed.  That's here the similarities ended.  Son #2 thrived in elementary school.  He challenged me to get him every book I could find for him to read for the accelerated reader program.  It was all about getting those points.  I was online every week ordering books from throughout the Rankin County Library system.  He was trying his best to out score everyone in his room.

Cousin Trey wasn't about reading books.  Books would be read to him.  Trey had a learning disability, and things came slower to him.  He took on different interests.  He became the family expert and could tell you anything you would ever need to know about "Walker, Texas Ranger".  He later discovered video games, and everyone immediately knew what would be on his birthday and Christmas lists for years to come.

Both boys reached middle school, and decided to follow their siblings into the band program.  Son#2, like his brother, took up the saxophone.  Cousin Trey went for the trombone.  Son #2 excelled at sax through the eighth grade, but dropped out to pursue his love of the game of soccer.  Trey continued on with his quest with the trombone.

Son #2 went on to MSMS the Mississippi School for Math and Science.  His love of soccer followed him there.  He and his teammates made it to the State playoffs two years running for the first time in the school's history.

Trey  pushed through at New Albany High School.  He was so proud of his band uniform, and being able to play in the "percussion pit" of the school band.  He made it through high school, attending regular classes, just like everyone else. His senior year he had to have surgery to correct a spinal problem that will limit physical activity for years to come.   He was able to go through graduation, just like everyone else.

  Trey gave college a shot for a year, just like everyone else.  He has found a job in his home town, just like everyone else.  He now, has passed the test for his drivers' permit, just like everyone else.  And, he has earned enough money to buy himself a truck, just like everyone else!

But, Trey is not like everyone else, to us, his family.  He is a one of a kind special nephew that is dear to us all.  And we are the lucky ones.  Most of us don't live in New Albany, so we don't have to dodge his driving, just like everyone else!!!!

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