Thanksgiving was a week ago today. We spent Thanksgiving with Daddy's family after taking a break the year before. There are so many things I am thankful for and the list grows each year. I know it is a day to be thankful, but I am truly thankful everyday for all the blessings in my life.
I am most thankful for you, my sweet little Savannah Mae. At two and a half, you are my world, my greatest little blessing. You have taught me to love unconditionally. You have also shown me my true inner strength, how to fight for you and the things I believe in. My little miracle, you have changed me into be a better person and I am so thankful for you. I am also thankful for your health this past year. I am very lucky to call you (sweet and feisty) my little girl.
Mommy is thankful for our family, who has helped shape and mold me into the woman I am today. I have been loved unconditionally by every member of our family, despite mistakes I have made. They have all offered tremendous support to me throughout my life, especially over the past few years. I honestly don't feel as if I would have this inner strength without their love and support. I am so thankful for all.
I am thankful for Daddy, for loving you for you and embracing your uniqueness. Maybe this sounds silly, but you can easily fall in love all over again when you observe a father's love. Daddy is not perfect, nor am I, but we both love you fiercely.
Therapy, something I never imagined would be on my list until I had you and you needed a little, okay, a lot, of extra help. I am so thankful for all of your therapists who are teaching me ways to help you, while loving you and helping you reach your potential. It is going to be very sad when you turn three and these amazing women are no longer a part of our weekly routine. Oh, how I hate big change. With help, I will teach you to SOAR.............
I am thankful for the group at Perkins School for the Blind. For the first time in over two years, I feel like I can actually relate to other parents who are raising children with similar complexity. These parents are wonderful and they too, are doing everything they can to help their children. It truly is a place I wish that we would have involved ourselves in earlier. I was just not ready myself. You love it so much too. All the music and sensory activities. I don't think there is a better place on earth.
I am thankful for so much more. I am thankful that I am healthy and able to care for you daily. I am also extremely thankful that I am happy. Life is complicated, but good.:)
Love, Mommy
