On Bennett's birthday, I was a mess. A happy mess. But a puddle of tears, nonetheless. I made a slideshow for his birthday. And it was amazing to see his progress. And mine. I started out resentful, bitter, depressed. I was able to learn to hold my head up through some hard times. I was able to be ok with being different. I was ok with enduring through hard things. I had to reach outside of my comfort zone every day to handle his medical equipment. I learned patience, endurance and true, selfless love. And now, I feel a gratitude, a joy and a love greater than I would have if he had not had the problems he did. We are very grateful to be his parents!
We had a fun party. We held a birthday dinner for him! We invited a few friends and lots of family. Not everyone could come but it was still fun. He loved his presents--toys and clothes. We got him (and Nolan) a water table to play with outside. He loves splashing in it!
I wish we had gotten more pictures of the decorations but here are the pictures we do have:
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