SAMI YOU INSPIRE ME!!!!

Yesterday was a great day.  

Actually any day that I wake up and get to look into the eyes of my husband and my kiddies is a FABULOUS DAY!!!  

So what made yesterday stand out?  

We had a Samantha's Purpose fundraiser at Chill-N Ice Cream.  Although I always get nervous, I love the feeling of getting just a little closer to reaching our goal.  

Like I tell my boy...slow and steady wins the race.

For me the other great part about any fundraiser is the fact that I will get to see and thank everyone that takes the time to come out and show their support.  It is a reminder that we have such great friends (new and old) that believe in our mission.  

They may feel like they are just a little part of what we do...but to us they are a HUGE part of what makes up our lives and what Samantha's Purpose is all about.  Without friends that believe in us and what we are doing success will never be reached.

So all the rain today made this a work in the office day.  The screensaver turned on and there they were the old pictures of the kids....cue "CRYING"!!!

As I scrolled through them the video that my sister created for Samantha's third birthday came up....cue "BALLING"!!!!  

This video brings forward emotions I have learned to suppress in order to function.  It didn't matter, I had to watch it; and I actually watched it till the end.  

Everything always happens for a reason.  I needed to watch that video.  I needed to see it because it reignites in me the fact that G-d answered our prayers by giving Samantha to our family.  She has been a blessing to us as parents but even more to her brothers.  

Samantha's journey and struggles has taught us to look at life so differently.  We look at life in a way that can't be explained.  Samantha's disability and everything that has come with it just turned a switch and it was all of a sudden an "OH SHIT" moment.    

I believe that Sami's story and journey has a PURPOSE.  She is not just here to help us raise Cerebral Palsy awareness and raising money to help other children.

She is here to share her story and since she can't talk I HAVE TO SHARE her story WITH ANYONE THAT WILL LISTEN.  I have to share with them the challenges she has faced over the last 8 1/2 years.  I feel like her story will help others find a new appreciation for the things we all take for granted (me included)...

The ability to speak - to take the thoughts in our head and vocalize them.  

The ability to walk - to stand up and go in the kitchen to get a drink when we are thirsty.

The new found love for the sound of their child's voice as they go on and on about their day at school.  The sound of their whining...believe it or not!!! 

No matter the frustration or feelings of throwing in the towel...I will continue on.  

I will just continue to remind myself that this is his plan and it will all come together in "his time".

So...I thank you my friends for listening to me, supporting us and believing in us.