Piling On

These are not the kind of messages you expect to hear from doctors to your child. It's not the time in her life for curve balls. She is too young, fresh, full of life and dreams. So very young, she cannot be ready for this kind of twisting and stress. You just want her to throw fast balls and hit her spots. Yes, it is a sports analogy and yet here it is.

Without getting into detail let's just say lately we have become all too accustomed to hearing from medical professionals, "She is one of the youngest patients we have seen with ... or ...".

A major, life-saving surgery at 23 years old and then at again just this week at 24, for a completely different condition. We are quite ready for a break from this particular kind of excitement, thank you very much!

All through this our girl has proven to be strong physically, mentally and emotionally. That does not mean that she is unaffected by these challenges and fearless in the face of the unknown. She has simply been able to call on her faith and whatever other resources she needs to survive and in many ways thrive. So many friends and family pouring their prayers and best wishes in to us, it has been an overwhelming source of comfort and support.

Pre-op

Recovery with pals to lighten the load

Still so fresh, there is certainly some lingering pain and unanswered questions about what tomorrow may bring, but she is a source of pride and inspiration for us every day. Soon she will be at full strength and this will all be behind us.

Piling On

Each day and moment we have together

is the brighter future of our hopes and dreams,

so let's keep piling them up

one upon another

and another...

We are always on the path

regardless if it is familiar and desired or not.

The path is what it is.

We have to provide our own light and keep moving forward,

one step at a time,

but its nice to hold hands along the way.