Post-Op Week 8

I'm a little late with this post so please excuse me!

Cliff,
For the past couple of years, your daddy and I dreamed of this day. The day when you would walk without us holding you up. The day when you could be independent and not need us to carry you everywhere you want to go. In eight short weeks, this dream we had for you became a reality.

The other day you said "Mom will you get my walker, I need to walk to my room so I can take a nap!" After picking myself off of the floor, I helped you get into your walker and you walked down our hallway to your room. Although you don't know it now, this was one of the biggest moments of your life. This was the moment when you figured out that you can be independent.

Sometimes you get tired and your knees buckle. But that doesn't stop you...

You push yourself up and continue on to where you want to go! Your strength and perseverance is amazing to us. You inspire us. We have learned more life lessons from you, our three year old, then we ever knew before we were blessed with you. You opened our eyes. You are so determined.

You can now "feel" your feet. And now you are learning how to use them.

Have I mentioned that you are beautiful? From the inside out. You are so sweet and kind (...most of the time!). You have a huge heart. You pureness and innocence shines. You are a child of God. Every meal before we can even sit down at the table you yell "x-cuse me... we gotta say the blessing!" And every night you say your prayers before bedtime, which make me tear up every time. You love to pray for others and we love seeing your relationship with our Lord strengthen everyday. It amazes me how someone so young can love and I mean REALLY love our Savior so much. You are so brilliant.

Your face beams with pride when you walk by yourself. I have never seen anyone more thrilled with themselves and you deserve to be just that! You want to be able to walk and run around with your friends outside and I know that you will be able to do that very soon! We are so incredibly proud of you.  

We love you sweet Cliff!  

Go, Cliff, Go!