Kaleb's 19th birthday is today...still coming to grips with the fact that I no longer have a child...but a young adult. He has overcome more in his 19 years than most will in a lifetime...but it has made him a very strong person. Many times, he is MY anchor. He is grounded, intelligent, inspirational...and does not let his physical disabilities get in his way. He has had a lot of great experiences in his 19 years, including travelling to Costa Rica and spending two weeks exploring areas I only dream of seeing, presenting his 'life story' in front of a drug company working to find a solution to our bone disease, osteopetrosis, showing them that there is hope...and despite what this disease does to our body...our spirit can still thrive. 

Kaleb went to the ocean in September for the first time...became a 5 time medal winner at the state competitions in track.....went skiing last weekend and has his next goal of skydiving.

Sorry for the brag post but I have to share with someone..how much in awe I am of this young man. If I die tomorrow, my life was good..because I was Kaleb's mom.