It's ALL Good!

     It has been a while since I have written and most of the time that means things are good. When I write it is usually because I am stressed, or sad, or upset. It really is a great way to get feelings out without burdening anyone with your problems. So I haven't written in a very long time but that doesn't mean things are good. In fact, this school year was one of the hardest years I've had as a teacher and not for reasons you might think. But now, it's Summer! I have had a couple of weeks to relax and I am finding the time I need to do the things I want.
     Things with Colin are stable. He had a pretty good year. A few ups and downs but nothing crazy like last year. We had to find a new therapist because the one we had been seeing retired. We think we found a good one though. We don't have to see the cardiologist anymore or the scoliosis doctor, which, is good news. We are back to seeing the GI doc every 6 months (from once a year) but I expect that to change quickly. My hope is that all of this will remain as is and that no new health issues arise anytime in the future. Fingers crossed.
     So I think most people know that Colin LOVES basketball and I don't even know if LOVE cuts it. He's obsessed. Last year we surprised him with Pistons tickets for his birthday as he had never been to an NBA game. It was a big hit. Tickets came up this year over spring break through Rec and Ed with a deal to go out on the floor at the end of the game to take a free throw. It was a pretty good deal and we were going to be around for spring break so , why not? We had a great day! We went to Great Lakes crossing, ate dinner at a Japanese steakhouse and went to the game. It was the game that cinched their spot in the playoffs! But, when it came time to get in line to go down on the floor for our free throw shot, Colin melted down, BIG time. We tried to use all of our tricks to calm him down but nothing worked and at one point we just threw in the towl and said, "It's not worth it, let's go." Colin was over stimulated and over tired and large crowds have always been too much for him. So, we went home.
     A few weeks later I received a survey from the Piston's organiztion asking questions about our experience at the game. I usually don't fill those things in but for some reason this time, I did. I was honest and rated most things pretty high and said we had a good time at the game. I did happen to mention our experience having to stand in line to go down to shot a free throw and explained the whole siutation. I believe I offered some suggestions for how to make that better organized,etc but nothing much really. I did not expect to hear anything.
     Well, you probably know where this is going, don't you? Yes, someone from the Piston's organization contacted me yesterday. They, obviously, read my comments on my survey and wanted to know more about our experience. So after chatting for a few minutes with this guy he offeres to have us come down to the Palace and take a behind the scenes tour of the lockroom,etc.! I was speechless! Stuff like this never happens to me!
      I was actually on my way to pick Colin up from basketball camp when I was talking with this guy. At first, I thought I would wait to tell Colin until the day before we were going but I just couldn't wait to tell him. His reaction was not what I expected. He said he didn't want to do it and he almost seemed sad about it.  Knowing Colin, he just needed time to process the whole thing. It took the car ride home for him to process it and by the time we pulled into the driveway he said YES he wants to go and he was very excited! Of course, now that is all he talks about! We are super excited and can't wait until 2 weeks from now! I'll post again.