On little miracles.

I’m so blessed. I’m struggling to keep that in mind because I am just so sick of being in transit. I keep telling myself I’ll start living a “real life” once I have a home base. But how could I possibly think my life was paused in Ireland? I guess that begs the question: what is it exactly that I think is missing right now?

I moved back in with my parents shortly after Maddie’s accident and lived with them until I went to Ireland, selling my home last summer. Since then, I’ve been living out of suitcases. I mean, even when I unpacked in Ireland, it was only temporary. And now that I’m in Florida with my family, it’s still only temporary. In fact, I’m on the road to New Jersey as you read this to find a winter rental. I’m unable to acquire a mortgage because of financial circumstances and I just am humbled by how unpredictable life is.

But as much as things change, it helps to believe that they change for good. How can I not believe that when I look at Maddie Girl?

I haven’t heard from the publisher, but I’m thinking I’m not going to email until I get back from New Jersey; one thing at a time. I have my dissertation to keep me busy. And the top priority is finding a place to live for the upcoming school year. I can stay with my parents and my sister for the summer, but it’s temporary. And maybe that’s the point, that’s what I’m supposed to learn, that life is temporary.

Miracle Maddie

I spent the last week in Orlando, Florida at the 5-Day MNRI HIE Trauma and Non-Fatal Drowning Recovery Family Conference. It truly was a life-changing experience. Not only we were blessed enough to meet other families walking this long, arduous road, but the gains we saw Maddie make in such a short amount of time were nothing short of incredible! She is indeed a miracle! May is National Water Safety Month, and Missy told me that only 4% of children who suffer near-drownings live past the first week. Maddie and her friends have been defying the odds from day one!

We saw more flexion in Maddie’s hips and elbows. She listened to and followed commands. She was making purposeful movements. She’s still here and working so hard every day to get better. The amazing therapists sent us home with a care plan and though Maddie gets five days off, I’m so excited to start using MNRI therapy with her.

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