So, it's been two years since I have
posted in this blog.
I spent 18 months using it as therapy.
And then I stopped...probably because I didn't need it anymore.
Aaron and I were discussing Adeline's
December Cranioversaries this weekend and I jumped on the blog to
confirm the dates.
I found it hard to scroll through the
posts.
It's been 2 years today since her last cranial vault reconstruction.
Two years of
being blessed with the gift of not having to deal with a “sick
kid”.
That might sound harsh, but it's true.
God never gives you more than you can
handle...but when you are handling what He gives you it sure can be
hard. And there is nothing that brings you to your KNEES like a sick
kid.
Aaron and I have been enjoying the easy
road these past two years. And we have really let our guard down this
year...we are truly allowing ourselves to celebrate the Christmas
Season. I even bought an Advent wreath...and a book to go with it!
I make the kids listen to me as I read. And they answer the Advent
inspired questions I ask – even though they are completely annoyed and would rather just eat.
I'm not sure how I would be living day
to day motherhood if it wasn't for our cranio-experience. I am able
to make a conscious effort to enjoy every moment. And the moments I
just can't enjoy – I remind myself that nothing is permanent. Life
is certainly not perfect. But my heart is happy, my kids are healthy,
and my little family is learning new reasons to love each other every
day.
Adeline is a curious, intuitive,
passionate pre-schooler. She loves to dance, sing and make friends
laugh. She'll talk your ear off and then test you to make sure you
were listening. She's almost potty-trained and sleeps in a “big
girl bed”.
And she LOVES to throw a party. She doesn't even need a reason - but she's good at making a reason up! Grayma and Graypa and a few close friends are coming over this afternoon for cupcakes with sprinkles. She has a reason to have a party today.
I can't wait until Adeline can fully understand the gifts that she has given us through her cranio-journey.
And she LOVES to throw a party. She doesn't even need a reason - but she's good at making a reason up! Grayma and Graypa and a few close friends are coming over this afternoon for cupcakes with sprinkles. She has a reason to have a party today.
I can't wait until Adeline can fully understand the gifts that she has given us through her cranio-journey.
God is sooo good!
