Love conquers all battles

I follow a page on Facebook titled Elijah James Journey. It's the story of a little boy who is much like me, we were both born with Spina Bifida his being more severe and complex than mine requiring more care and attention.

As I read his story and follow his journey, the struggles, the surgeries, being poked and prodded more times than a person should the hospital visits, going back and forth to doctor after doctor searching for answers to the unknown mysteries, the ongoing care that a child with any special need requires, I recall my childhood into adulthood.

I started to wonder, how did I get through it? How did I survive so long in this world, a world where I was helpless and doctors offered very little hope for a life without constant struggles and suffering. It hit me...

Often people think that it was because I was strong and determined to fight until I won. After all, I had the Ultimate Healer on my side right? While I fully give God all the glory and credit that I am alive and healthy today, it was something much more powerful. More powerful than any drug out there used to save a life. 

LOVE. It was the unconditional love by God a Father who protects His children, guiding them through their time of need. Love by family who gathered together and sat by my side to gently stroke my cheek to let me know I was never alone. It was the love from everyone that surrounded me each day that helped me to thrive into the adult I am today.

There is nothing any deeper or stronger than the love of family or people who genuinely care about you and your well being. I found strength through love...

To my fellow fighters, warriors, family and friends grab a hold of love wherever you can and remember to never let it go. It will always be a life saver. Thank you to my family those near and far for loving me through it all unconditionally.