22 and 3/4th years. Every word, and more. We were told in the first 2 weeks after Ivey was born, in the midst of the chaos of her and having two toddler boys at home - that our marriage would likely end in divorce. Most special needs marriages do. Special needs marriages are a section of divorce happening at a higher rate than most- yet, overlooked by most. Still, someone felt compelled that we know that information during such a life altering time. It was an added layer we struggled to process, along with many other devastating blows. It scared us beyond belief. We were clinging to one another. Over the years, we have pushed the limits, the barriers. We have slept in the same bed, for weeks separated by miles and hospital walls, with nurses in the next room in the sacred walls of our home, and now, with our daughter tucked away in her own bed in our room. We have hung onto thin air at times. And, we have held on to each other. We were told in counseling, in our darkest days,...
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Tami
Hugs and prayers for many more amazing miracles for your sweet girl.
Rachel in PA
My
Gosh!
How wonderful.
Ok now I need a Kleenex lol
-Shannon in Austin
I can't wipe the smile off my face and don't want to wipe the tears out of my eyes. She's amazing!
You are so blessed with such a beautiful family!
Gail
Annapolis, MD