After a precarious start to life, we will mark this family milestone with happiness and gratitude
‘Despite the admirable work of health professionals, that nursery where my baby son was a temporary guest is the place of immense heartache.’‘Despite the admirable work of health professionals, that nursery where my baby son was a temporary guest is the place of immense heartache.’Last modified on Fri 10 Jun 2022 21.02 BST“Oh yes, I could feel his head.”
The baby next to us had a congenital heart defect that led to her even tinier frame being engulfed by wires and monitors. Expecting a prolonged stay, her mother had adorned her “home” with bright butterflies and tiny toys. I admired her equanimity until the day it cracked. This month, the baby turns 16 and apart from wondering where the years have fled, I feel grateful imagining what could have been. He is taller than his parents and more reasoned and articulate than we were at his age. He combines a fondness for learning with a part-time job. Self-sufficient with homework, he regularly helps his siblings with theirs. They adore him, making him a handy intermediary during times of friction.
By the time I was 16, all four of my grandparents were dead. I lost the chance to see the world through their eyes and they through mine. Today, my son is surrounded by all four of his, their boundless love cushioning some of the indignities of life. Where his parents expect him to empty the dishwasher and walk the dog , his grandparents coo that he is wonderful just the way he is.
Despite the admirable work of health professionals, that nursery where he was a temporary guest is the place of immense heartache and heartbreak. In a world filled with talk of what we deserve and who owes us, I want my son to know that we have no right to certain bounties.
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