What I did not expect

When I received the phone call that began a lifelong journey down a different path, I knew to expect many difficult things...

     a very unknown future
     countless doctor and therapy appointments
     uphill battles, fighting for services
     saying good-bye to certain dreams
         
But just a year and half later, the dust has settled and I am taking notice of many things I did not expect.

I did not expect to find such rich joy through the pain, to see the world through a new, beautiful perspective.

I did not expect to be humbled and used in this way for God's glory.

I did not expect to be approached by numerous people, who have shared how Grant has touched their lives and made them better people.

I did not expect to see God work through such a young child, in a short time, in a mighty way.

Happy 4th Birthday, my dearest Grant.

I will forever treasure in my heart all the beauty and joy God has revealed and continues to reveal through you.

I am honored to be your mother.