Since day one, he has been an anomaly. One of a kind. In a good way.
I've heard it being defined as being a "crystal child". Now, I'm not into hocus-pocus, pop-psychology. However, if you google attributes of a "crystal child", you just might get a good picture of my guy. If you know him well, you will see that 90+% of those attributes listed, apply to him.
Absolutely cannot tolerate what he perceives at injustice. We never had to teach him tolerance for religion, race, etc. It was just 'there'.
Wisdom? It's there too. He told us once years ago, he tries not to turn down any opportunity because you never know when/if it might come around again. That is why at the age of 8, he climbed Mt Laconte. At the age of 10, he traveled to Ethiopia. Today, he is on an archeological dig and white water rafting trip.
I was reading an autobiography he was writing for English. Amazing, his understanding of who he is and what he hopes to do in life goes well beyond his years.
So, to my #1 son. I applaud you. I love you. I admire you. I hope someday to be as amazing as you.
