This year, my son's 7th birthday feels extra special. It's a celebration not just of him, but of our entire family's resilience. For the past few years, life threw some serious curveballs. COVID hit us hard, then came the double whammy of kidney failure and a ruptured appendix. Dialysis became my unwelcome companion, and creating music in my home studio, my usual source of joy, felt like a distant dream.
Last year was a blur of hospital visits and worry. But this year? This year, it's a different story! I'm back in the driver's seat, healthy and off dialysis. The best part? I'm back in my studio, making music with a renewed passion.
And guess what else? I managed to snag a family duel membership to the zoo AND the science center for my amazing son's birthday! It's something, as a dad, I've always wanted to do, and now, thanks to being back on my feet (literally!), I could finally make it happen.
This birthday isn't just about cake and presents (though there will definitely be cake!). It's a celebration of second chances, of defying the odds, and of the incredible strength we found as a family. It's a testament to the unwavering love that gets you through the toughest times.
There were moments when doubt crept in. Would I ever be healthy enough to work again? Would I ever get back to creating music? But seeing the pure joy on my son's face as we explore the wonders of the zoo and the science center together is the most rewarding answer I could ask for.
This birthday is our victory lap. It's a reminder that even when life throws its worst punches, there's always hope, there's always strength to be found, and there's always a reason to celebrate. Here's to my amazing son, to our incredible family, and to the music that's back in my soul!
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