Night #2 of Van Reed Camp was cold and rainy. It didn't stop them from practicing though. Timothy was worried he would have another panic attack during the sprints at the end, but he did fine. He was last, but he never gave up. Just like last night, he tried everything they asked him to do. The coaches seem to be very patient and understanding with him. They have given him the nickname of "Mash" and sometimes refer to "Monster Mash". Me and Hannah can have a lot of fun singing the Monster Mash song for him!!
By the time practice was over, I was so cold, my teeth were chattering. I remembered an umbrella which kept me dry, but I should have brought a hoodie to keep me warm in all the wind! Timothy got to see Rob for a few minutes after practice. He was all smiles and so proud to tell Rob how good he did again tonight!
Timothy is 12 years old and autistic. His journey began in 2013 when he attended the Philadelphia Eagles Huddle Up for Autism event. He became an Eagles fan for life. Just a few weeks later, he was assigned a new behavioral specialist who is also a football coach. He thought it would be a good experience for Timothy to play football. We spent months preparing him to be a part of the football team, and he is surpassing all of our expectations with his hard work, persistence, and dedication.
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