Today is the 1 year anniversary of when we learned that Jack had CDH (and that he was a boy). It's hard to wrap my head around all that has happened in the past year but as I sit here looking at Jack I am so grateful. He sure is one tough little boy. When he was diagnosed we were offered the option of termination (like many CDH moms are). After seeing his MRI images of him sucking his thumb and feeling him move in my belly we realized that we had to continue on. If someone could have told us the future and where we would be in 1 year I don't think I could've imagined that things would have turned out so great. He really is our miracle man. It's funny because even though the last year was by far the hardest year of my life I wouldn't change it. I think that the events of the past year have changed us all and made us more appreciative of the things in life that are truly important: friends, family, taking time to laugh, etc. We have met the most amazing people along our journey including all of Jack's wonderful care staff and other CDH families including the Kogers and Burdettes. When I first realized what today was I started thinking of the traumatizing aspects of that day but after some more thought I realize this should be a day to celebrate all we have been through and how strong our little boy is.
Time to go give Jack some more hugs & kisses......
2 comments:
Vicki,
You all have been so wonderful - these babies choose us. We are stronger, wiser and more compassionate because of it and so blessed.
Peace,
Elizabeth
Jack is a little miracle man and we are so grateful to have him and your family in our lives. Jack has taught us so much about life already.
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