Cliff was born 9 weeks early and has had to work so hard for things that come "naturally" to most children. But that doesn't get him down! He does therapy 4x a week with a smile on his face (Most of the time. Hey, we ALL have our "days!"). Cliff is by far the hardest working person I have ever met. He has shown me what real "hard work" is. I could not imagine my life without him. Ross and I thank God everyday for blessing us with such an amazing little boy.
Cliff was born 9 weeks early. He fought to live and with God on his side, he won the fight....
and 18 days later Cliff came home! We finally felt like he was ours!
Cliff grew and grew, but he was not meeting his "milestones."
...but that did not stop Cliff from experiencing everything all children enjoy....Ross and I are determined that Cliff will do the things Cliff''s friends are able to do. (we make any accommodation he needs.)
Before we knew it, Cliff was ONE!
Cliff has always worked so hard during therapy. He began therapy at 4 months, before we knew it he had therapy 5x a week.
Cliff always keeps a smile on his face!
... and then he was TWO!
Cliff is loved by soooo many people!
Cliff fights through tears sometimes, but he does not give up!
Cliff's latest accomplishment! Crawling on hands and knees is HUGE for him! He is so proud and we are too!
Cliff working hard to learn how to walk. This child is determined, we are determined. He will walk.
Cliff has been approved for a life changing operation. It is called Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy. Dr Park, the best Neurosurgeon in the whole wide world, will go into Cliff's spinal cord and actually cut the nerves causing his spasticity (tightness in his legs). More information about it can be found here. We will be going to St. Louis, MO this November for Cliff's surgery. We are so thankful that by accident I happened to pull up the website above. God really works in mysterious ways! We are hopeful, excited, thrilled, and terrified. Please keep Cliff in your prayers as he has a long road ahead of him. This is just the beginning of a new journey, a better journey, because with this surgery, Cliff will have the ability to walk.
Well you have our prayers!! Our journey are so simalar and I see my son in your Cliff. I have pictures of my James that look jsut like some of the ones you posted! Arent they just the best kids EVER :-) I am a better person for being James' mother!
ReplyDeleteI cant wait to watch Cliff journey. James is 9 weeks our from the SDR and it has been the best decision we have ever made for him. Scary YES! but we would do it over and over again any day!! Praying for you.
Thank you ME! I am so thankful that to have you help to through this process! James and Cliff really are soo much alike! We love keeping up with James' progress. Yall are such an inspiration to us!!!
ReplyDeleteJust had to tell you that this brought me to tears. My son doesn't have Cerebral Palsey he has Autism and I know all about therapy. They sure put things in perspective don't they? :) And it's Nov....good luck!
ReplyDeleteI stumbled upon your blog via one of your tutorials you linked up to a linky party that I also link to. :)
ReplyDeleteMy son, Noah, is now 14 and has CP. Your Cliff reminds me so much of my Noah. He's had surgeries too (in fact just had a huge one this past May for Scoliosis and spent the whole summer recovering) so I know how they can be on the whole family. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you will post how Cliff is doing so I can check in and see!
Take care and God bless,
Coley
Wow! What a journey your family has been on! I will remember you & Cliff in my prayers today!
ReplyDeleteAnd this is where I learn more about the surgery, that is helping little man walk. I feel like I know him, you did such a great job introducing this special child to us, and all the pictures, and all your heart filled words, I just am so happy that everything is working out, and things are looking brighter every single day. Bless you girl, for being such a strong mother, determined to do the best for your child, and BLESS your little man, for working hard every day to get better. I find him so encouraging, and wish him ALL THE BEST. I wish I could hug him right now, he is just soooo cute.
ReplyDeleteTake care!!!
Hugs,
Bella :)