Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Ethan & Maxwell Brothers

For my oldest child, my proudest moment was at the end of the summer. He was 10 years old. He volunteered at a camp for preschool aged children. His friends were all attending camps themselves, but, he chose to volunteer. He loves kids. I am used to people telling me how responsible and remarkable he is. It is a wonderful feeling and I am proud of him. But, this is not my proudest moment. You see, whatever he sets his mind to, he can accomplish. He was also running 5ks. You might think my proudest moment was the day he came in first for his age group, but, that was not my proudest moment. It was the time he came a minute behind his best time. I was worried that he was injured. After he caught his breath, I asked what had happened. I am so proud to tell you that my son decided to wait for his friend who needed to tie his shoe. That was my proudest moment because he reached inside and did what felt was right instead of reaching out for accolades and awards.

~ Erika Maxwell (Proud Mom)

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Ethan exhibiting an “I CAN” attitude Photo courtesy Andrea Gallo

Brother’s exhibiting an “I CAN” attitude Photo courtesy Erika Maxwell