Written and shared by Courtney Harper Bosley
Well, here we are...October 22nd. It was the best day of our lives--Geoffrey and I were married on Myrtle Beach and then 2 years ago on the same date we almost lost our baby. It turns out, it is still one of the best days of our lives. Celebrating our anniversary and our son.
You never want to think about your baby being in the hospital or hurting, never. But I will forever be changed by what happened that morning when Leo first had his stroke. I will never forget the way he looked or sounded. I try so very hard, but it is something that may never leave my head. There are certain things that were said, even certain smells that immediately take me back to that day.
We had such support from everyone-family, friends, coworkers, Facebook friends, even people we didn't know that just saw his story. We never would've been able to get through that time in our lives without the love and prayers.
Well, here we are...October 22nd. It was the best day of our lives--Geoffrey and I were married on Myrtle Beach and then 2 years ago on the same date we almost lost our baby. It turns out, it is still one of the best days of our lives. Celebrating our anniversary and our son.
You never want to think about your baby being in the hospital or hurting, never. But I will forever be changed by what happened that morning when Leo first had his stroke. I will never forget the way he looked or sounded. I try so very hard, but it is something that may never leave my head. There are certain things that were said, even certain smells that immediately take me back to that day.
We had such support from everyone-family, friends, coworkers, Facebook friends, even people we didn't know that just saw his story. We never would've been able to get through that time in our lives without the love and prayers.
The third day of his coma he had an arteriogram and the results weren't that great. We were told by one of the surgeons to compare him to a boat-a beautiful, new, shiny boat and this boat has just been hit by a missile. Now, we had to wait and see if this boat can still stay above the water or if it sinks. We walked out of that room that day thinking he was going to die. What else were we to think with these words.
Looking back, I don't think anyone knew what to say to us, no one had really seen a child his age have this type of stroke. After three weeks in the ICU he was moved to Frazier rehab where he was started immediately working on getting stronger. At the time he could only move his head to one side when we got there and when we left he was able to sit on his own and even scoot a bit!
Looking back, I don't think anyone knew what to say to us, no one had really seen a child his age have this type of stroke. After three weeks in the ICU he was moved to Frazier rehab where he was started immediately working on getting stronger. At the time he could only move his head to one side when we got there and when we left he was able to sit on his own and even scoot a bit!
Children are amazingly tough and I didn't really know that until we saw Leo go through everything he did. Everything he overcame and continues to overcome.
Some people that have strokes are affected physically and others may just be affected cognitively. We're blessed in that Leo is still the same Leo he was before. He can't walk by himself right now but he can tell a great poop joke! He will more than likely forever be affected in some way by his stroke, but we will do whatever we can to get him the best care and support possible. He has a long road ahead - but we know one day he will walk on his own. Maybe with some help, he may even drive on his own, he will do all the things he wants because he is determined, he is our warrior!
Some people that have strokes are affected physically and others may just be affected cognitively. We're blessed in that Leo is still the same Leo he was before. He can't walk by himself right now but he can tell a great poop joke! He will more than likely forever be affected in some way by his stroke, but we will do whatever we can to get him the best care and support possible. He has a long road ahead - but we know one day he will walk on his own. Maybe with some help, he may even drive on his own, he will do all the things he wants because he is determined, he is our warrior!
Hug your babies and hug your family. Tell them you love them because you honestly never know what may happen in an instant. Be grateful for what you have because someone out there is wishing they didn't have to worry about their child walking one day or eating on their own.
Today, we celebrate so much in our life, our love and our family! And I extend so much Love to all and thanks for so many who have always being supportive of Leo and showing him so much love. He loves hearing your messages!!
I just ask for one request, will you let people out there know kids have strokes too. We didn't know, and I don't think a lot of people do- but it happens, in an instant it can happen. Far more often than most realize. The faster you react, the more you know- the better future for so many children. #kidshavestrokestoo #love #pediatricstrokeawareness
Today, we celebrate so much in our life, our love and our family! And I extend so much Love to all and thanks for so many who have always being supportive of Leo and showing him so much love. He loves hearing your messages!!
I just ask for one request, will you let people out there know kids have strokes too. We didn't know, and I don't think a lot of people do- but it happens, in an instant it can happen. Far more often than most realize. The faster you react, the more you know- the better future for so many children. #kidshavestrokestoo #love #pediatricstrokeawareness
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