When my first child was born it was as if my life had just begun. “This is what life is all about,” I thought, “Now, life begins.”
When my second child was born I knew my life would change. It wasn’t just that the 10 year difference between my sons meant that I was going to have to start over again with diapers and bottles (I expected that), there was just something in the air that felt different. It was like I was in a sailboat going one direction and the moment Caeleb came into the world the wind changed and sent me the other way.
I’m so glad the wind changed.
My beautiful son, Caeleb (aka “Christian”) was the best surprise of my life. And when he was also diagnosed with hemophilia, I knew it was going to be different. I just had no idea how much harder it would be.
Despite the horrible, painful, gut-wrenching awfulness that hemophilia can bring, my life is richer because of his existence. I never knew that I would learn how to be strong and courageous by the example of a little boy, my boy, my warrior.
Caeleb Christian, you are a vibrant, funny, energetic kid with more life experience than most adults, and your kind, compassionate heart is beautiful.
I can’t imagine my life without you.
Today I Am Thankful For (The Caeleb Birthday Edition):
- Legos
- Cupcakes for breakfast
- Pizza for lunch
- singing with your headphones on
- your wonderful hugs
That is so beautiful, and having met Caeleb, I know he has a unique spirit and sense of humor! A decade of searching and finding solutions for you all! May the good news continue…and hugs to all of you.
(Here’s a special request, for all of us ‘elders’ who read your blogs, how about a darker font than almost an unreadable light gray??)