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Friday, March 7, 2014

Wielding the mighty pen

Both Gabe and Zach have shown an aptitude for writing and over the last year this gift has really taken off for both of them; Gabe is writing and illustrating stories and Zach has a knack for poetry.
Recently Gabe had a book of his "published" at school which is now in circulation at his school library. His dean offered to him that he could read the story on power point during a middle school assembly, and of course, never one to be shy, my Gabe jumped at the chance!


Both boys were involved in a multi-school poetry event called "icreate" and out of hundreds of students (3-8 grade) Zach's poem was chosen as one of the winners. Local musicians put the poems to music and there was an amazing night at the local theater while they presented to songs to the children. Zach was called up on stage while his poem was presented in an awesome musical performance.
Very proud of these boys who have had so many transitions and adjustments to deal with this year; rather than choosing resentment they are embracing their new lives for what they are.





Last night we attended a soup supper at the boys school and happily Zach was able to have a bearded dragon sit on his head. :0)