Met with Adler’s 5th grade teacher tonight. Socially distanced outside. The only reason Adler cannot attend in person school this year is because of covid. Otherwise, he would have been able. Able. Our son who wasn’t supposed to see age 5. Our son who’s been in chronic pain for nearly 7 years. Our son who wasn’t able to run or walk well. Our son who lost the use of his arms after his cervical spinal biopsy. Our son who’s on treatment for the second time for inoperable metastasized brain cancer. Our son who hasn’t been able to attend school “normally” since the beginning of second grade. He would have been ABLE. So yes, I kinda hate Covid. So does he. School is his happy place. It always has been. He wanted a locker. He wanted to decorate it. And we said we would when it’s safe for him like after school sometime. His teacher said that was fine. And they have plan. We have a plan. We always have to have a plan. It’s required for him. To see him smile talking about school and what his goals are and what he’s willing to do to make this year happen from home made me proud. And happy. And sad. And thankful. All at the same time. He made it to start another year. Even if it’s from home. Courage over fear. That’s how he’s able. Adler Bear Carris. Our son!!!! My best friend!!! 🅰️💙🌈⚓

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