Achieving The Impossible

My daughter surprises me every single day. Sometimes it’s a funny saying that shoots out her mouth. Other times, it’s a sweet gesture, surprising me with her gentle heart. But more often than not, it’s her fierce fight in everything she faces; a “never give up” attitude that has surprised so many people throughout her journey in life. Every single day, Peyton is achieving the impossible.
Three years ago, Peyton was in the Nicu, hooked up to several machines that were keeping her alive. My husband and I were reeling from the loss of two of our children, while trying to stay strong for our lone triplet. With few babies ever surviving at 22 weeks gestation, we had no idea what Peyton’s future would entail. We knew she would face challenges and possible delays and disabilities, but we were ready to tackle anything that came our way.
Little did we know that our miracle child would shock every doctor, specialist and therapist she met. Nothing was going to stop her. Peyton’s powerful determination was on display over the years. For every hurdle that approached, she jumped even higher. Three years later, you would never know that our surviving triplet was only one pound at birth. You would never know that she was given less than a 10% chance at surviving and that doctors didn’t know if she would lead a healthy life. Yet here we are today. Peyton is happy and healthy and doing things that other 3-year-old would typically do.
This week Peyton started preschool. She walked right into her classroom and began playing with the toys. She gave me a quick kiss and didn’t flinch as I walked out the door. On our way home from school, she enthusiastically told me about her day. And when I asked her what she learned, she responded with, “I learned to listen.” A simple lesson that we are hoping resonates with her at home! As we put her down for nap time, her excitement proved to be too much. She quickly bounced up, jumping in her crib as she recited, “I’m ready to go to school again!!!”
Preschool was a success and I know that Peyton will find some type of success in everything she tackles in life. Peyton’s future is looking bright and this special milestone is only the beginning.

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