Blink of an Eye: Champion Swimmer

Monday, July 16, 2012

Champion Swimmer

A few weeks ago, Noah had his final swimming lesson. He's grown so much since his very first day. He is truly a little fish right now.

He can swim the length of the pool, rolling over to catch a breath,

jump off the diving board,

and even go down the big slide.

As a special treat, I even got to go into the pool with Bubs and learn from Mrs. Becky.

Noah loves his "gold metal" and frequently asks to wear it.

My Little Champion Swimmer!

3 comments:

MelissaJuly 16, 2012 at 7:39 PM
Wooo hoooo Noah! That is outstanding!! Great great job...we are so very proud of you! Looks like sooo much fun! We can't wait to swim with you ;)
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Cuz Sue in AZJuly 16, 2012 at 10:13 PM
Congrats to Noah and a BIG HUG, you have come so far. I remember you not wanting to go into the bath tub and NOW LOOK AT YOU! Champion swimmer. Great job Noah!!!
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Betty SmithJuly 17, 2012 at 8:33 AM
Nana is so proud of you!!
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The Story

Our son, Noah Stone Jackson, was born with a very rare genetic disorder called Fraser syndrome. Among his many challenges are one “hidden eye”, a narrow trachea (which required him to have a tracheotomy), an imperforate anus (which required a colostomy), difficulty swallowing (which required a G-Tube for feedings), the fusing of his vocal chords (which means he may never speak), and club feet (which are being corrected with braces). Our family is on an amazing journey together. We are learning to walk along this path that God has planned for us, trusting in His infinite love and wisdom. We are taking each day (or each moment) as it comes and relying on each other, our friends and family, and our God for strength. We have a long road ahead of us filled with several more surgeries, lots of recovery, countless hours of therapy, and many trips to specialists around the state. Every day brings us challenges but they pale in comparison to the smiles and cuddles from our little man. Noah is our son, a true gift from God, and we cannot wait to see where this adventure leads.