What a difference a year makes. When you were born my heart ached. We had so many questions and concerns. I've cried for all the suffering my beautiful baby boy would endure. I've cried for the years of frustration and loneliness he might feel. I've cried for all the hungers he would feel that could never be satisfied. I've cried for him, I've cried for me and I've cried for all of us.
A friend of mine told me that she couldn't make her kids healthy and she couldn't make them smart, but she could make sure they were happy. I just want him to be a happy boy. I can't make Lew healthy and I can't make him smart, but I do make sure he's happy. And he does the same for me. I can't dwell on how painful it is to not see him sit, crawl, eat, talk and pull to stand at a comparable rate to other healthy babies. But I'd take every ounce of sickness and discomfort for him just to be happy. It has been hard to get to this point. But after all we have been through with Lewis, I still cannot imagine my life without him. As incongruous as it was that gorgeous sunny-blue-sky day he was born one year ago, I had HOPE. I had a beautiful boy & I was his mom. And I was going to do everything in my powers to make the world right for him. So wish fairy, if you're out there, could you help us out?
Your smile makes my heart melt. Your daily determination makes my heart swell. Watch out, world. The world has a lot to learn. My heart is full. Happy Birthday little man. I love you.
A friend of mine told me that she couldn't make her kids healthy and she couldn't make them smart, but she could make sure they were happy. I just want him to be a happy boy. I can't make Lew healthy and I can't make him smart, but I do make sure he's happy. And he does the same for me. I can't dwell on how painful it is to not see him sit, crawl, eat, talk and pull to stand at a comparable rate to other healthy babies. But I'd take every ounce of sickness and discomfort for him just to be happy. It has been hard to get to this point. But after all we have been through with Lewis, I still cannot imagine my life without him. As incongruous as it was that gorgeous sunny-blue-sky day he was born one year ago, I had HOPE. I had a beautiful boy & I was his mom. And I was going to do everything in my powers to make the world right for him. So wish fairy, if you're out there, could you help us out?
Your smile makes my heart melt. Your daily determination makes my heart swell. Watch out, world. The world has a lot to learn. My heart is full. Happy Birthday little man. I love you.
Happy Birthday Lewis Jack! You are an amazing and beautiful boy! I look forward to the blog updates and the warmth in my heart when I read them. The light in your eyes brings a smile to my face. I am honored to have had the opportunity to snuggle you from the start! Miss you and think of you OFTEN! -- your favorite NICU physical therapist :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to celebrate with you this weekend! May we have many happy years together, Lewis! Love to all of you Arlington Seiffs from Auntie Joanne
ReplyDeleteHappy Celebration and Birthday to Lewis! He is one of the most precious boys we know and we love him with all our hearts! We are such a lucky and honored Aunt and Uncle to have such an awesome boy in our lives, along with his big brother, Nate! We love our Arlington Nephews!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good thing that all the (other) state workers have gone home at 3 pm Friday for the holiday weekend . . . cause you've got me blubbering in my cubicle . . . beautifully written, Jenn. See you very soon.
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely.
ReplyDeleteLJ is a lucky boy to have you for a mom. It is so easy to see he is happy with his glowing smile in your photographs!
Happy Birthday to Lewis... and happiness to you all!
I don't think I realized that Lewis and Hayden have the same birthday - I will now never forget! happy Belated Birthday LJ. So great to hear/see all the progress that he has made. And again, so impressive to see how strong you and Josh are! Congrats for being such wonderful parents and partners.
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