Pre-Birthday Wish #1

In our family, we can't keep secrets.  To be honest, we suck at it.  We tend to buy presents close to when we give them, because if we don't, we are too giddy with dumb grins on our faces and we eventually give away the surprise.  So Birthday Wishes are no different.  That whole don't share or it won't come true thing doesn't scare us.

Jordan decided her Birthday Wish back in March - Daddy to make it to her 8th Birthday.  That's all she wanted.  And for the longest time, when you asked her what she wanted, that's all she said.  Eventually the adolescence kicked in and the list of toys began to grow; but the #1 wish never changed. 

This past weekend we celebrated Jordy's 8th birthday.  It was bigger than we initially wanted.  It was really hard saying no to a child that is having to watch her Daddy die.  However, it was REALLY awesome to be surrounded by so many that not only love Jordan, but Graham and me too. 

Graham was unable to move and remained hooked up to his Trilogy the entire time, but he made it almost to the end before taking a Xanax and putting in ear plugs.  He had to be alert for his babies day.  It killed him not being the center of attention.  He hated not being able to be Mr. Personality and talking with friend and family while messing with the kiddos.  And he is devastated that though he was physically there, he wasn't there, and still is not here. 

J has decided that her wish was not good enough.  Wish #2 - Daddy to make it to Christmas.  My Birthday Wish - Graham to make it to Summer.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET GIRL!