Calvin

 Calvin was up all hours of the night making sure we had two happy kids in the morning. We have foam mats they are pretty big we used them for floor mats in our play room at one time. Anywho, he made them a big tunnel that they can crawl through, kind of like a fort on steroids. Carson started it last night and Calvin finished it, just like the great dad that he is. 

He never ceases to amaze me. He is constantly doing little things that are actually big things just to make us happy. Going to the store just to get pumpkin pie & ice cream because he knows it will make me happy, getting TWO puppies because he knew the kids really loved Luna, always kissing me goodnight, reading books to the kids, always making store runs because he knows I’m just not always capable right now, never complains. He is ALWAYS thinking about everybody else. Always, always. 

So, if you happen to run into him, make sure you let him know he’s doing an amazing job at life. He deserves so much recognition. I just hope he realizes how much he is truly valued. How much he is loved. 

You know, I’d even sort of expect him to treat me remotely different since my diagnosis. Not on purpose, but because he’s HUMAN. But you know what? He hasn’t. Nothing has changed. 

He’s so amazing. I’m so lucky. 

Until you read again. 

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  1. Calvin HagnerSeptember 15, 2024 at 3:06 PM

    I love you so much Courtney! I'm so proud of you!

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    1. Courtney JoSeptember 15, 2024 at 3:08 PM

      I love you so much honey! 🤗

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