Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life.
—Roy T. Bennett
Merlin was dying when he was born.
I wanted him any way I could get him: quadriplegic, non verbal, health issues…I didn’t care.
After 2 days Merlin started to breathe on his own. And gradually he started fighting to live.
I was scared but so grateful that we would eventually bring him home.
Gratitude has gotten me through some tough times.
Gratitude gets me through the daily hurdles: stubbing my toe on a wheelchair😂, calling about medical equipment(for the 10th time), feeding him every meal, not visiting places because of his chair, fixing his legs at 2am(they spasm)and everything else….I just remind myself how grateful I am that Merlin fought for us.
Last year I was told that children like Merlin can live from teens to mid 20’s. I was crushed. But as I am sitting here I am reminded that every day I have with Merlin is a bonus day. So I’m going to just be grateful that Merlin continues to fight for us.
One day at a time. Grateful for each day.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks for supporting my family by listening, being inclusive, cheering for us, and making the world a better place.
❤️❤️❤️hugs❤️❤️❤️
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