Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers stepmothers, and mother figures out there! I have been blessed to have two wonderful mothers, two loving grandmothers, and several cherished aunts. Both of my moms have always been there for me.
They were the ones who took me to St. Louis Children’s Hospital for my Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy in 2004, outpatient PT appointments, doctor’s appointments, dentist appointments, and numerous appointments at Children’s Hospital Boston.
In between medical appointments, my moms packed me lunches, helped me with my homework, cooked dinners, drove me to school, read me books, and always made sure I knew I was loved. I never doubted that both of them loved me.
Being a mom to a child with a disability can be difficult. It is a journey filled with long days, countless appointments, lots of unknowns, constant advocacy and making quiet sacrifices all for love. My moms handled all these challenges with incredible strength, patience, and compassion.
I’ll always be grateful for their unwavering devotion during medical appointments, at school, and throughout all stages of my life. I’m grateful for everything they’ve done for me and all they sacrificed. Their love, strength, patience, and support helped shape me into who I am today. With every challenge and important step, they were right there with me, cheering me on and believing in me, even when things got tough. Their advocating on my behalf, their care, and their unconditional love made all the difference to me. Today and always, I appreciate and honor them because they are incredible moms.