pollux1 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Without too much detail, my youngest daughter had a stroke at birth, this means she is hemiplegic, paralysed on her right side, and suffers epileptic seizures daily. Please don't ever feel pity for my daughter as she has perhaps one of the strongest personalities of all my children. Her ailment limits her physically but mentally she is fine ( Thank God ) A day ago she was getting dressed, and rather than use her left hand to brush her hair, she told me she would use her "clever hand" instead, and she did, she fought through what must at least have been less than an easy task, and got on with it. She is still only five! I share this only with you lot simply because you are a great bunch of guys, and probably wouldn't mind reading this even though i only write it for my little one. Take care and remember the little things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Great post pollux. She seems like a smart kid, especially at that age! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I hear you Pol. Life is a constant struggle. Most often in life, we have to rely on the little things to keep going. God bless your family and yourself. May you all stay strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Without too much detail, my youngest daughter had a stroke at birth, this means she is hemiplegic, paralysed on her right side, and suffers epileptic seizures daily. Please don't ever feel pity for my daughter as she has perhaps one of the strongest personalities of all my children. Her ailment limits her physically but mentally she is fine ( Thank God ) A day ago she was getting dressed, and rather than use her left hand to brush her hair, she told me she would use her "clever hand" instead, and she did, she fought through what must at least have been less than an easy task, and got on with it. She is still only five! I share this only with you lot simply because you are a great bunch of guys, and probably wouldn't mind reading this even though i only write it for my little one. Take care and remember the little things. Hey Pollux, Thank you for sharing. I can feel the love and pride in your story. I have been blessed with 2 healthy boys. They are 17 years apart (I know, I'm nuts). My youngest is 11 months old and I get pure joy watching the smallest of new accomplishments. I can only imagine how you must feel watching your little girl overcome her paralysis!! I'd bet the farm you are a wonderful Daddy! Thanks again for sharing and have a great weekend. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux1 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I hear you Pol. Life is a constant struggle. Most often in life, we have to rely on the little things to keep going. God bless your family and yourself. May you all stay strong. Thank you mate, and Dutchy also. My strength lies with my children, every day when they see their father being strong for them, they don't realise that it's them who give me strength. My Grandmother was second only to my Mother in raising me, and once she told me something i've never forgotten. She said "Never hurt a child, for the world will hurt them enough" A lesson i've never forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux1 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 @ Mike, I have six, three girls and three boys, and each one is my angel. My God I am lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 @ Mike, I have six, three girls and three boys, and each one is my angel. My God I am lucky. You are lucky, and so are your kids. I'm one of 6 children in my family...What a great way to grow up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Father of four perfectly healthy sons... Appreciate your sharing of your daughters little victory! Your a strong man and should be commended for your pride in her! T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux1 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Father of four perfectly healthy sons... Appreciate your sharing of your daughters little victory! Your a strong man and should be commended for your pride in her! T Thank you T, the only thing better than having three sons is having four! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 God never gives you more than you can handle. You sir are a strong man and your daughter is equally strong. Her ailments will never hold her down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 A wonderful posting, pollux. It's amazing... The inspiration and drive that all children have; even more so for your angel. I know grown adults who lack that kind of determination... Cherrish each and every day! From a fellow dad, all the very best... R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux1 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Gentlemen, I am truly humbled by your kind remarks, thank you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 give her a big hug from me ... i'm recovering from a near-fatal accident myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Reading something like this always puts my life into perspective. The courage of children never ceases to amaze me, the beauty of this world exists in the spirit of people like your little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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