Jacob has been doing really well, but he says that our presentation to his class didn’t do much to make the kids talk to him. He’s got a polyp on his left vocal cord, which makes his voice a little muffled and hoarse. The kids keep asking him, “Why do you talk like that?” and it bothers him tremendously, but he’s slowly learning that the views of a few aren’t the majority. Now just to keep him to the point where other people’s views don’t affect the way he sees himself.
I’m going to try to start posting on the blog either today or some time over the weekend. We’re leaving to visit family tomorrow, but I’m packing my laptop. I have a lot to say and even more to hear and learn.
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