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Special Exposure Wednesday ~ Gifts
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Many lower body surgeries, excruciating pain and tears, an accumulation of weeks confined to bed and months upon months dependent on wheelchairs and walkers, intensive rehabilitations and ongoing physical therapy, at least one more lower body surgery to go…and he will tell you it was worth every bit of it.
Wil understands how precious is the gift of walking. Each time he sees someone in a wheelchair, he says "I wish they could walk like me."
I think Wil is a pretty special gift. How about a hug for him in comments?
Photos of beauty, inspiration or plain old silliness…whatever…link up below and share.
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Melody can be found writing here at 5MFSN every Tuesday in addition to hosting Special Exposure Wednesday. She can also be found at Slurping Life and what i think.
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Shannon @ Gabi's World @ 12:07 am
What a wonderful heart Wil has!
Danette @ 1:05 am
What a strong and compassionate young man you have – definitely a gift!
Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) @ 1:56 am
What a profound understanding he has of a gift that most of us take for granted.
Muthering Heights @ 2:00 am
He gets hugs for sure!
Lori @ 2:12 am
I agree, what a special gift. Your posts always move me, thanks Melody.
Hugs for Wil!
Kristin @ 2:21 am
I am with them he's truly special!
mom2my9 @ 3:02 am
This is my first time here. Thanks so much for hosting this new carnival. I will enjoy the other posts, I'm sure!
kari @ 4:32 am
So many take their abilities for granted. You have one smart guy. Too bad has had to endure so much. Week after week you continue to inspire me. Sending many hugs to your son, Your wonderful gift!
Janice (5 Minutes for Mom) @ 6:38 am
oooohhh – SUPER {{{HUG}}} What an incredible young man!!!
Kim @ Up North Mommy @ 8:26 am
That attitude will get him everywhere! Good for Wil.
Doll Clothes Gal @ 8:41 am
Great WW – there is so much corouge and self determination there. Great stuff.
Maddy @ 9:18 am
A hug indeed. What a super attitude.
Best wishes
Jen @ 9:21 am
Wil is a very special young man.
Tanya @ 9:37 am
"I wish they could walk like me." *sniff*
What a wonderful child yo have
Michelle and Elliot @ 9:37 am
What a WONDERFUL young man! Many hugs from us in Nebraska!
Christina @ 10:11 am
Wil has more heart and soul and understanding than many people 4 times his age. He's amazing.
Heather B. @ 10:30 am
what an amazing young man.
Melody @ 10:38 am
I am loving the new bloggy friendship forming here at 5M4SN. Thank each of you for 'hugging Wil'. He really is a treasure, as is each of my boys and each of your children.
I'm off to a day of therapy appointments with the boys and will be dropping by your SEW photos tonight.
Thanks for joining in and sharing your photos each week. Can't wait to see all the entries for the SE Model Search.
Misty @ 10:47 am
beautiful/ inspirational picture!!
Julie @ A Celebration Of Our Journey @ 11:20 am
Wil is a gift. Great photo and I loved your little story behind it. I think we can all use more examples like him- what an inspiration!
Kate @ 11:23 am
That is a really great shot!
Michelle & Kayla @ 11:32 am
What a great photo and story of perseverance and courage and determination! Wil is an inspiration!
Double Agent Girl @ 11:34 am
Beautiful! HUGS!
Bobbi @ 12:49 pm
How wonderful!
Melissa @ 1:36 pm
Wil is so amazing and such a thoughtful young man.
jollyholly @ 1:51 pm
Impressive accomplishment! And what a sweet soul; thanks for sharing him with us!
Rachelle @ 2:55 pm
Tons of hugs to Will. Beautiful post.
candace @ 3:16 pm
Hugs he needs
Barbara @ 3:44 pm
Hugs to Wil and thanks to you both, Melody and Wil. His picture and your words – priceless encouragement to parents trying to make Wil's wish come true for their children.
Wowza! Would you look at all those Special Exposures! Thanks for organizing the post, Melody.
Jenny @ 4:10 pm
Oh, Melody, you are such a great photographer. I know you are so proud of your strong son! And how about the participation in Special Exposure Wednesday! Isn't it great to have such a community!
Trish @ 4:42 pm
{{HUGS}} to Wil. He is such a treasure, especially with his way of looking at the bright side of things.
Irene @ 5:18 pm
Big {{HUGS}} to Wil! What a sweetie!
Sherry @ 5:40 pm
He is so caring and a great golfer too!! great picture
Nicole @ 6:04 pm
Thanks for making me happy today Wil! I wish I could see you golfing!
Sarah @ 10:13 pm
Awesome Picture