Burden or Miracle?

"They" said he would be a burden to my family, simply because he would be born with a severe birth defect. Cambridge dictionary defines burden as: something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about. "They" even went so far to suggest that his life would NOT be worth living. I have never for a moment considered Evan a burden in my life. He has an innocence that is endearing, always wanting to do what is right. Never once has Evan ever complained about being born with spina bifida. Therein lies the miracle! Miracle, from the Mirriam Webster dictionary: 1 : an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs 2 : an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EVAN! I can't believe you are actually 20 years old!! You have indeed been a blessing in my life. I have witnessed miracle after miracle in your life. That you have survived twenty years with all your medical problems is indeed a miracle. I will never forget the time that your leg healed from that severe burn in one weeks time!! Or when your potassium dropped so dangerously low that you had a grand mal seizure. Or, that you survive those horrible 41 days in the hospital following spinal fusion surgery and all those complications. I know that Heavenly Father put you here on earth for a grand purpose. You have helped my faith to grow in ways it never would have grown without you in my life. Your laughter and love for life warms my soul. I'm honored to be your mom and love you dearly. Happy Birthday.