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Our son Thomas is 13 years old. He is grade 7 which is the last year of primary school in the South African school system. Next year, he will join our oldest son at one of the top high schools in the Western Cape. We are thrilled at all this.
Let me tell you something about Thomas.
He is an energetic, fun, sport loving, highly inquisitive, bright and challenging child.
He is one of the hardest working children I have met, and I have worked with many children , tutoring them in Maths and Afrikaans, in addition to having my own four children. I dont just say this because he is my son. I say this because it is true. over weekends and into the night he will set his mind to a task. He will say not to a beloved hockey fun gathering so he can complete a science poster.
Thomas!
Thomas is off to Hong Kong this Thursday, as part of a team of 4 children. They are taking part in an international Maths competition.
Thomas is a highly gifted child. We have known this since he could speak. God has given him a fabulous brain which works well and is fun to share in. May god grant Thomas the grace to use it for Gods glory!
Thomas has achieved exception in Hockey and squash , art and in academics. He is an exceptional child with a fast Wit and great sense of humour.
Lazy is not part of his vocab!
Thomas is ADHD.
He is impulsive in body, speech, actions , emotions and thought. He is exceptionally fast thinker and talker!
To win an argument is tricky. To get a word in is almost impossible.
He is a joy and a challenge to parent.
He is supper bright and a great kid,
We love him with all our heart!
Thomas has achieved exceptional things, considering ADHD.
He has to work harder, overcome more, contain his wondering thoughts, navigate daily boredom, study three times as hard as another child - conquering his working memory struggle and he keeps on track with his impulsive brain in tow!
For those who do not know ADHD or live with it, these words will seem, well ho hum, but for those who get it; have it; love it and live it, you will understand that against the odds, this child has really done exceptionally well.
He deserves the praise- double time!!
It has not been easy - not the work content - but the work load; not the understanding but the remembering and holding the mundane and boring ( for him) so he can use it again.
Thomas Adam Falconer , you have surprised us all and conquored much. Well done darling boy. We are grateful for his school where opportunities have been offered for children like Thomas to grab and go.
May god continue to be merciful as you journey on into high school. God is glorified in you as you live for him!
Go Team Hong Kong South Africa.
