Dear Parents,
Be grateful!
Some of us have been blessed with healthy children. And what a blessing that is! Don’t take it for granted, not even for a moment. We are given these tiny angels who depend on us completely. They are truly a gift.
Some of us, though, face more than others. Some of us have to watch our little ones literally fight for their lives. Seven years ago, my son oldest son did just that.
He was born with a heart defect. One that without treatment would have killed him. Even with medical care, this infant had to wage the war of his life. At 3 days old he had his first open-heart surgery. He was on a ventilator, and totally paralyzed by medication for the first three weeks of his life. We were not able to hold him for five weeks. He did not eat anything by mouth for six weeks. Yet, he fought for his life. And he won the first battle.
He has since had two more open-heart surgery’s, a major accident, and a vital cath lab procedure. But, if you did not know his history, you’d never guess he had a problem. There are many things he will never get to do in his lifetime, like ride a roller coaster and play football. But he has a life to live, and there is still much he can do with it.
Each of us face challenges on a daily basis, we struggle. But we must remember to be grateful. Be grateful for the struggles because they make us stronger. Be grateful for our children’s strong will. It just might save their lives. Be grateful when we fall, because it teaches us we can get up. Be grateful!
Sincerely, and best wishes,
Eve Lawson
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