Because of that missing ab of mine (the rectus abdominis if you really want the specs), my spine can't stay as straight as it needs to. (Read more about that here if you want to http://www.tsrhc.org/scoliosis-spine.htm) So, one form of treatment that does not require a scalpel (hooray!) is casting (yep, the plaster kind that you are thinking of but all over). This is only for us little boys as our spines are still flexible. I will wear it for at least a year, with new ones applied every other month or two. It will help me do amazing things like walk (I'm cruisin' now...watch out!) and run and fight off bad guys (that's what God's mighty warriors do). So please pray that I will stay healthy between now and then and for all the craziness to come! THANKS!!
So, with summer approaching and the parental units incorporating a room-and-board with food in lieu of an allowance policy, I need to start thinking about a career - or at the least a paying job. So, Mom and I spent the morning building my portfolio (these days it's all about the digital resume - is it not?) Check out my skills.
Home builder? (hmm...probably not a good idea to use the one with the saw in my mouth) Parking garage attendant? (would be much more fun to own one...any tips on how to raise the capital?)
Pastry chef? (maybe I could even get my own show?!) Librarian? (Mom says that from the looks of my library, I might need to consider being a writer instead. Plus, who can be that quiet all the time?!)
An Awe-inspiring Architect or a Professional Ball Popper Operator (these skills hopefully leading me to a super cool job like manning The Rattler rollercoaster at Fiesta Texas. Probably shouldn't include the pic of me lying down on the job though) Prison Warden? (Seriously, why all the bars, people?!) Lawyer? (I've practiced arguing with my sister AND I think I could easily win over any jury with my charm!) Of course, I can always fallback on one of Uncle Brent's favorite summer jobs...selling cemetery plots. Now that takes skill. What was your favorite summer job?
So, to get a job I will need a haircut (my current look is affectionately referred to as a comb-over mullet) and a pair of PANTS! (yep, sometimes Mom even takes me in public wearing a lone onesie....sooo embarrassing) In this picture I am wearing pants - albeit ones that are safe for high waters - but clearly no one thought to brush my hair. I'm telling you - everything is about this sister of mine these days. Babies are a lot of work.
So, one last thing to leave with you. (This is the scripture I have above my bed so I read it a lot) Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you;
Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
I am blessed by your friendship!
Love,
Will
