Today was bitter sweet as Olivia finished her final day of Kindergarten! I am so proud of all she has accomplished this year. This little girl who came to America 14 months ago knowing no English is reading and writing at grade level and slightly above in math. Obviously her vocabulary is not that of other 6 or 7 year olds but she has not had the experiences they have in their 6 years in her 1 year. She will catch up there with time. She loves to learn and you will find her first choice of things to do is to read, write and do art. She will come straight home from school and get a book. Her hunger to read and learn will cause her to gain ground fast. I love her determination and her excitement to learn. I am so proud of her. Here are some pictures of field day we celebrated today on her final day of school.
Never put limitations on your children, even children with special needs. Olivia has post operative spina bifida and hydrocephalus and my girl ran a 1/2 mile today at school! This is the same little girl that when the doctor saw her spina bifida scar said based on the location of the scar, I can not explain to you how she can walk. Walk....my girl can run. I can explain we have a God who is still in the miracle business and this little girl walks, runs and will soar in life! I am thankful for a neurosurgeon who says she has no limitations, Olivia can do anything Olivia wants to do and for a pediatrician who says her medical condition is not who she is, she is Olivia. Thank you for men who speak life over my daughter and thank you God that we are fearfully and wonderfully made and you are a God who heals and you do great and mighty things for those you love.
First watermelon of the season, but not our last...this is a favorite at our house.
A favorite spot of the afternoon - blow up slide
Water games! Oh yeah, a great way to cool off and a lot of fun! Life the pure joy in her face.
Tug of war was a lot of fun
Olivia and her friend Scarlet say good bye to Ms. Kristi. It was an amazing year! Thank you Ms. Kristi for teaching and loving our daughter.
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