Saturday, January 14

Another Blow to Hopes of Normality

Today Abigail and I received quite a shock. Abigail walked into the kitchen. There sat Isaac-Albert at the table, two pieces of paper in front of him, a pencil in each hand. Each hand drew a picture, completely independent of the other hand. She called me in to see, not knowing what else to do. It was the most unnatural, and unsettling thing I have ever witnessed.
I snatched the art supplies from him, rushed him upstairs to his bed, then sent for the doctor. Dr. Shepardson arrived quickly and examined Isaac-Albert as me and Abigail anxiously paced the floor.
Upon finishing his examination, he came to tell us there was nothing to worry about. Isaac-Albert, he told us, is ambidextrous. This means that he can use both of his hands with equal skill. He said that is was rather a rare trait, but should almost be expected considering Isaac-Albert's condition. He even tried to tell us that it is a gift and could come in handy for our son someday.
We thanked Dr. Shepardson and sent him on his way.
Me and Abigail are relieved. After all it could be worse. The fact that other people can be afflicted by this is also encouraging. However it does cause me to wonder what other dark powers may lie dormant in my child. I suppose next week we will discover that he can see in the dark and communicate with cats.

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