We are the lucky ones:

As many know, Jack celebrated his 4th birthday yesterday and I have been very emotional thinking about it. I am so thankful to have a little one who is not delayed or defined as having a cognitive delay. It is my understanding that many children who are born early have some issues and although I am not new to having a child with a cognitive "issue", I am so thankful that it stopped with him. Jack was a little overly spoiled for his birthday for many reasons. 1) Often Jack does not ask for anything buy ice cream. 2) Larry will not be here next year to help us celebrate. 3) We have not given Jack a birthday party since he was 1. One of my friends commented on a picture saying how lucky Jack is. But to be completely honest, we are the lucky ones. My whole pregnancy with Jack was rocky, especially the end. I am so thankful for advanced medical technology and the swarm of prayers and support from my friends. I broke down a few times when Jack was in the NICU, but things could have been so much worse. The little booger decided to come out as a fighter (and stubborn). He is still very stubborn, but his personality is what makes him so different that the other kids. So.....with that all being said, again Larry and I are the lucky ones because here Jack is 4 years later a healthy and happy little boy.