I am so sorry Alex that tomorrow is going to be incredibly scary for you…but this surgery to correct your cleft palate and lip is essential for your health and well being.  Know that your Mommy has taken every consideration to make sure you are with the best physicians and surgeons…that your big-sister is so proud of you for being very brave…and that we all will be there with tremendous love and care to see you through this harsh and unmerited experience.  It will seem an incredibly cruel and painful thing we’ve done to you…and the happy and joyous place you’ve found with us may seem to come undone and vanish…we beg of you to forgive us and reach for us – we will be there I promise. When you see us crying and scared too it’s because we share your confusion and sadness and wish with all our hearts that we could take the pain away…but know that with each day of your recovery the pain will lessen and your joy will miraculously return.  You are an amazing little soul Alex, and we are unbelievably blessed to have you in our hearts and family – we love you very much!  Truth be told my son, I can hardly wait to kiss that perfect little lip a few days from now. 🙂

l

Photo by Tannis Shaw (2012)

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Lawrence Lewis

“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss

About Lawrence Lewis

I do a number of things professionally...but most of all and the true purpose of what I do through "my work" is to provide for my family, be a good husband and great father, and try to make a difference as a world citizen...I guess it's not much more complicated than that 🙂