April taught me something special. She taught me about the value of life and about enjoying the little things. April, unable to see, stand, or speak, would never be able to hug me, thank me, or even wave at me. She taught me something simple; it isn't about me!!
April's abilities are unique. She is unable to see, but has the ability to make me see the importance of every milestone. She is unable to speak, but has the ability to love without limits. I think I said 'I love you' a record number of times that month, as my afternoons were often spent rocking April and making up songs about how special and amazing she is.
She made me see how there are no disabled people, there are only differently abled people.
I have been thinking about April today, as the Christmas oufit I sent in the mail should be arriving in India any day now, and thought I would post these photos showing her development. These photos span over the course of a year (Dec 2009, from when she arrived from the government orphanage - Dec 2010) and you can see how much she has grown and changed from a terrified, curled up ball of fear to a beautiful, smiling little girl. I can't wait to see the changes that will happen over the next year, and only wish I was there to spend that time with her.
1 comments:
Awwwwe. I especially LOVE that last picture of her! Did you take that one when you were there in May? That's the best I've ever seen. Sooo sweet!
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