Wednesday, April 17, 2013



Steven had his moment in the spotlight today--maybe more than he wanted!  He won an essay contest that he entered along with his class and was one of four first place winners in the United States.  He won a laptop and a visit from Sharon Robinson, the daughter of Jackie Robinson.  His teacher also won a laptop and autographed copies of one of her books.   If you get a chance to watch the news, he will likely be featured tonight.  We were a little stunned by the cameras in our faces and attention, so if we sound a little dense, don't judge!
 
Sharon was just an amazing woman and it was such an honor to meet her and have her share a little bit of history with us.  Her father was an amazing man and she has carried on his legacy so well.  The essay contest was to share how you had overcome a barrier using some of the values that Jackie Robinson lived by.  Steven wrote about cancer (big surprise!) and told about how he needed courage and family to get through it. 
 
I saw his essay for the first time today and while I wish I could have helped him edit it, he did a great job.  I think the way he lives every day is even more of a testimony to the values he lives by--he's a great kid!  We are excited for him.
 
 



9 comments:

  1. I would LOVE to read his essay. You should post it. Great job Steven! You make us all proud that we are related to you!

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  2. Wow! That is awesome. Way to go Steven! I would also love to read the essay.

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  3. Post that essay! Way to go Steven! You are our hero.

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  4. Very cool!! Way to go Steven :)

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  5. Wow, I'm so proud of Steven for sharing his story. It must have felt funny to be the focus of attention and on the news, but he handled it well. He's an example of courage and determination for all of us. So glad he won this award! And how cool to meet Ms. Robinson!!!

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  6. Heidi shared the Fox13 link and I got a little teary watching it. Steven is an AMAZING kid and he has an AMAZING family! OH, and I totally saw his thermometer on his new leg. :)

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  7. We are all so impressed! You've proved it again, Steven. You can do anything.

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  8. This is so COOL! Congratulations Steven!

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  9. This reminds me of when the surgeon told him that after cancer he will be the same, but awesomer! Or more awesome....that is probably more correct. :)

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