John is a very interesting person. I say "person" because
that's exactly how he's always been--a very specific
person, never the mercurious baby or meandering toddler
or questioning child. He already knew it all when he got here.
John was an observer rather than a participator. He saw no need
for speech early on. If he needed a drink he just sat on the floor
in front of the refrigerator. He pointed only if necessary. Serious
Sam I would call him. He slept easily, ate well and never
required discipline. I did not need to raise my voice with
John-just a slight change in tone was enough. Easy, sensitive
and always listening--with one surprising personality development-
a hilarious sense of humor. John was funny, very funny.
John has grown up true to form. He is solid, dependable and
no-nonsense. He is blessed with common sense as well as
intelligence. In our extended family he is the voice of reason.
We all turn to John in times of uncertainty. Often heard in
our family-"What does John think?" John can sum up in one
sentence what for the rest of us takes a paragraph to convey,
if at all. He is accurate and to the point, cutting through all the
non-essentials. As Jimmy says, "How does
John DO that?"
Along with this comes an amazing sensitivity to Sarah. He
recognizes every nuance of her being. He knows every
thought she is having as well as I do (and that's saying
something-lol). He is completely in tune with every sound,
movement and expression she makes-knowing exactly
what she is feeling or wants to convey. He is her most
favorite person, her buddy. She thinks he is the best.
And I have to agree, he is.
that's exactly how he's always been--a very specific
person, never the mercurious baby or meandering toddler
or questioning child. He already knew it all when he got here.
John was an observer rather than a participator. He saw no need
for speech early on. If he needed a drink he just sat on the floor
in front of the refrigerator. He pointed only if necessary. Serious
Sam I would call him. He slept easily, ate well and never
required discipline. I did not need to raise my voice with
John-just a slight change in tone was enough. Easy, sensitive
and always listening--with one surprising personality development-
a hilarious sense of humor. John was funny, very funny.
John has grown up true to form. He is solid, dependable and
no-nonsense. He is blessed with common sense as well as
intelligence. In our extended family he is the voice of reason.
We all turn to John in times of uncertainty. Often heard in
our family-"What does John think?" John can sum up in one
sentence what for the rest of us takes a paragraph to convey,
if at all. He is accurate and to the point, cutting through all the
non-essentials. As Jimmy says, "How does
John DO that?"
Along with this comes an amazing sensitivity to Sarah. He
recognizes every nuance of her being. He knows every
thought she is having as well as I do (and that's saying
something-lol). He is completely in tune with every sound,
movement and expression she makes-knowing exactly
what she is feeling or wants to convey. He is her most
favorite person, her buddy. She thinks he is the best.
And I have to agree, he is.
