Sweet Home Hansons: The Short Story

Wow. It's hard to believe it's been two years since Henry started treatment for Human Growth Hormone Deficiency. When we first heard that this would be a three-year process we were a little overwhelmed. I mean, three years is longer than most of our recent assignments so it seemed like forever at first. We were also told at that time that we should expect the most growth in the first year and then not to be surprised if things started to slow down after that. This last year we've been expecting the slow down. Waiting for the slow down. Turns out, there was no slow down. This kid is growing like a bad weed and doesn't show signs of stopping. In just the last six months, it feels like Henry's grown into a young man, and it's not just his height. Physically, he's stronger and leaner than he ever has been and his confidence, self-assuredness and self-awareness are growing every day.

Having pride in Henry comes so easily to me, but it doesn't always come easy to him. These days though, I can see that he's proud of himself. He's proud of his own hard work, and as a mom, I can't ask for anything more.