For those following my family's story, you already know just how far Gavin's come over the last year. He's made an unbelievable transformation and I quite literally couldn't be any prouder of him.
He faces mental health and physical health issue that are exceedingly rare and never once complains.
Gavin's gone from a destructive force to one who's efforts help to keep this family running on a daily basis.
Anyway, Gavin's been saving up for this Transformers toy. He's patiently saving his money and the other day, I ordered it for him as a surprise from both myself and his younger brothers.
This thing was under $10 so it was a huge deal.
That being said, I knew it would mean the world to him.
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These are skills I've been helping him learn as a means of helping him be as independent as he's capable of.
At the same time though, the fact he can do these things is a huge help, that cannot be overstated..
I try to do little things for him every once in awhile to show him how appreciative I am. Maybe we go to lunch or have a movie night after his brothers go to bed.
It's safe to say that he was very surprised and the boys and I were so happy to present him with his little gift.
