Today is Abigail's Birthday!
When Abigail was younger, she devoted all her time to being the very best student and athlete. When Abigail graduated from high school, she devoted every single day of her college years to the United States Naval Academy. After graduation, she spent every day of every week of every year in service to the United States Marine Corps. After rising to the rank of Captain in the Marine Corps, Abigail left the Marines and began her life as a mom. Little did she know that all those many years of devoted service would merely be the precursor to her daily life now. As many of you know, Abigail's son William has the highest level of autism. He is non-verbal, lacks motor skill proficiency, has trouble eating and swallowing, doesn't like any clothing except for "Little Sleepies" soft pajamas and requires constant care around the clock. Abigail tirelessly spends every minute of every hour of every day devoted to her son William.
She fills her days with the Gift of Devotion.
She gives William sledding adventures
She gives William stories that are read with just the right sound effects to make them the very best stores he ever heard
She gives William hugs just the way he likes it
She gives William homeschool days with alphabet pajama bottoms
She gives William the opportunity to enjoy snowy "walks" by pulling him along in his adaptive sled
She gives William time every day to share his deep love of animals
She gives William the opportunity to experience outings at eye level
She gives William help walking and playing outdoors
She gives William the best matching pajama giggles
She gives William "cakes" made of homemade whipped cream
She gives William the ability to always be with his service dog
She gives William the opportunity to learn on his own level
And most of all....she gives William the chance to be William every day
Happy Birthday Abigail
Our birthday wish for you
is for you to see
your endless gifts through our eyes
and know we are so proud of your unwavering devotion
and that you bring light and happiness and love to us all
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