On this day, last year, I sat in a surgical waiting room with Brett.
Our parents sat with us.
I remember not talking much.
Just waiting.
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We were waiting for our sweet little boy to come out of surgery where they cut into his spine in order to fix the tethering of his spinal cord.
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The entire time, I wished so badly to just be at home playing with him instead.
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Today... we are at home.
Playing.
Thankful.
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What a difference a year makes.
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Hank's recent episode at Primary Children's brought the memories of Jack's stay there right to the front of my mind.
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Every time I park my car in the parking garage at that hospital, I think about how every car is there because they are going through something really hard with a sweet child.
Sometimes minor, other times major.
But, always tough.
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I can't help but be exceptionally grateful today that I get to be chasing a healthy Jack around.
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With that said, I can't help but think of all those parents who are wishing so badly that they were doing exactly what I am today.
And I hope for them.
That, they too, can look back in a year, and be past their struggle.
All fixed and better.
Home.
And playing.
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And all my fingers are tightly crossed, that we never have a reason to go back.
Any of us.
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Not only are we grateful to not be at the hospital today...but it's a happy day because Jack is finally past the bug that he has been fighting for the last week!
To commemorate his October 6th milestone, I attempted to snap a photo or two.
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Look at the camera? Not a chance.
Always up for refining his modeling poses? Absolutely.
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* coincidentally enough, it was exactly 2 years ago today that I learned I was pregnant with this little mug!
7 comments:
Not a real pro at making comments, but your post is the highlight of my day. Thanks for reminding me of this little miracle. I can't believe it has been a whole year! Give Jack an anniversary squeeze from me. Well written, Sis. You make this English teacher proud.
Oh look at how tiny he is in that post surgery picture. What a precious little angel. I'm so glad a year has past and he is thriving and running around. Unfortunately no one is exempt from trials in life but at least we have each other to lean on. Well written post indeed. Too bad Kate wasn't my English teacher, maybe she would comment if I were a former student.
Cutest little mug ever...and after playing with a healthy Hank and a healthy Max today, I am continually grateful that we are at this point...just over 2 weeks ago, we weren't sure what was in store for us regarding Hank...I never ever take healthy kids (or anyone, for that matter) for granted...and am happy everyday we have been so lucky to come out on the other side in receiving ALL our good news...starting with Jack last year and now this latest thing with Hank...we all need to savor the good days and keep loving these little angels for all they are worth!....we are truly blessed.
I can't believe it's been a year. I'm so glad everything went so well and he's perfectly fine now. He's such a sweetheart.
I'm so glad Jack is healthy and happy. He is such a cute little guy. Health really is our greatest asset and blessing!!
Hi, GQ! Does he have an agent yet? Total stud!
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