Our inspiration

On the Kidz site today is a request for inspiring posts, so I thought I would take a second and elaborate on my inspiration, which is Dakin, of course. His strength is amazing...he is amazing. He is staring at me at the moment, wiggling around in his Bumbo chair and laughing at me. It is so astonishing to think about what he has done in one year. Despite him being close to doing so, he was too stubborn to quit breathing. He has gone from not eating to consuming nearly a cup of food at every meal. He went from being unable to vocalize (due to his trach) to speaking over his trach incessantly...you can't get him to be quiet! He has a love of books, people, music and butterflies. He is my joy and inspiration every day. If this sweet child can decide to keep going despite being on a six foot leash (stupid ventilator) all of the time then maybe I can find some strength pocketed away in me. And maybe you could too, if you happen to need some. We are so blessed to have an angel living in our home, especially one as stubborn as this one! Thanks for letting me share this, and I apologize for how piecemeal it is...I didn't get much sleep last night...