10 days till Christmas!!!! This year has gone by so fast and so much has happened. Christmas 2008 my family and I traveled to Pennsylvania. We spent time with the family, went snow-tubing and of course shopping. Life was normal and wonderful. We spent Christmas Eve thanking God for the birth of Jesus and thanking God for our family we were surrounded by. Christmas day was spent at gram's house with family again and presents (of course). Braylon was 8 months old and seeing his first Christmas. At this time, we had no clue that Braylon had a stroke. We didn't know the amount of damage that occurred to his brain. And we couldn't even recognize the fighter we had on our hands!
I remember it clearly.... My two older boys slowly walked down the stairs to see what Santa had left them. Perhaps they even surprised at how much there was. Braylon is being passed from lap to lap. He was unable to sit up, so he was held a lot. Tearing at the gift wrap was more fun than anything else for Braylon. I can remember having conversations about Braylon and how "normal" he seems. (At this time we had a neurology appointment, but hadn't gone yet.) He was 8... almost 9 months old and he couldn't sit on his own or hold a bottle. Really he barely played with anything. I don't think that was normal.
This past year I've learned my baby had a stroke and suffered major damage. But more importantly I learned that with God even babies can overcome any obstacle. When I think back on it, I just can't believe all God has brought us through. The amount of change I've seen in Braylon in less than a year is nothing short of a miracle.
Christmas is always full of memories. My memories will always be landmarks on Braylon's road map to his destiny. This year at Christmas we will be in Texas with family. Braylon will be playing outside with his brothers and cousins. He will be free from all laps (although I'm sure when he's ready there will always be one available). I'm sure tearing the wrapping paper will still be fun for him. B will be enjoying the holidays on a completely different level and I'm so happy for him.
Happy Holidays everyone! Happy Birthday Jesus!!
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