What I Have Learned So Far

Dru is only 5 months old, but I have already learned so much from her. 

The obvious is that I know way more about biliary atresia and liver transplant than I ever wanted too. 

But more importantly are the life lessons I am learning from her. 

1) Always have a smile for everyone. This little girl has gotten people to fall in love with her by her smile alone. 

2) Enjoy the little things. There have been some hard days where I have taken her peaceful sleeping, or her finishing a bottle for granted. Now I see how even these simple things are precious and should be appreciated. 

3) There is so much good in the world. People want to help us. Some I've never even met. It makes me want to be a better person--to be deserving of the service others are offering. 

4) Prayer and love are super powers. I cannot begin to express the positive spirit that has been in our home with each prayer and kind word offered to our family. It's hard not feel lifted up when there are so many praying in our behalf. 

5) Gratitude is a choice. We have chosen to see Dru's condition as a blessing because of the things we are learning. We are also beyond grateful (and humbled) to be chosen as her family. To be the ones to fight with her. 

6) Fight for what you want. My girl is a fighter. She shows me her strength everyday, with every breath, and with every smile. She is my hero.