During the interview for our first podcast yesterday, they asked “What would you have done differently had you known Callie would have these challenges?”
I’m glad I didn’t know what I know now.
I’m glad I didn’t know the road that was before us and the journey that lay ahead.
I didn’t know our lives would be changed forever in a moment.
I didn’t know what challenges would lie ahead.
I didn’t know the heartbreak.
I didn’t know the stress, the tears, the worry, and the pain.
I didn’t know the fear or the guilt.
There was so much we didn’t know.
I didn’t know how big our tribe would become. A tribe that supports us in everything we do.
I didn’t know how strong my husband was. What an anchor he would be for his girls.
I didn’t know how strong I was until Callie was born.
I didn’t know how proud I would be of Callie.
I didn’t know how strong she is…her strength, perseverance, resilience, and grace brings me to my knees.
I didn’t know it would light a spark in me and I would find my voice.
I didn’t know I would become an advocate for her and we would shatter glass ceilings.
I didn’t know the opportunities we would have….to help others and inspire change.
I didn’t know that we would thrive. Inspite of the challenges, we would bloom. We’ve overcome it…..by simply blooming.
