Hello, son,<\/p>\n\n
It’s been a long time since I last wrote to you.<\/p>\n\n
At the moment, I feel like I’m constantly racing against the clock.<\/p>\n\n
There’s my work, with the websites, clients, and projects following one after another. And then there’s everything we’re setting up for Grandpa Robert’s challenge, Les Cols du Souffle. <\/p>\n\n
I’m taking care of all the communication, the organization, the social media\u2026 and it’s a bit less time that I can spend here, but it’s just as important!<\/p>\n\n
On his end, Grandpa Robert is also very busy. The media is starting to take an interest in his adventure, interviews are lining up, and his schedule is filling up. <\/p>\n\n
I don’t think I have the words to tell you how exceptional what he is about to do really is.<\/p>\n\n
Few grandfathers would cycle over 19 mountain passes and hundreds of kilometers for their grandson.<\/p>\n\n
I hope that one day, when you’re old enough to understand all this, you’ll realize what it represented.<\/p>\n\n
Because you, too, have already pushed yourself much further than most people ever will.<\/p>\n\n
At only a few weeks old, you faced trials that many adults will never have to go through. And despite everything, you keep moving forward. <\/p>\n\n
Grandpa is showing us something important, too.<\/p>\n\n
That in life, we can choose not to remain a spectator. We can take action, help others, and defend a cause greater than ourselves. I hope you’ll always keep that idea with you. <\/p>\n\n
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to be by his side physically during his whole adventure, but I’m going to try to capture as many memories of it as possible.<\/p>\n\n
We’re doing all this for you, of course. But also for the children who will come after you. To raise awareness about bronchiolitis obliterans, to meet the right people and, step by step, to make things move forward. <\/p>\n\n
I’m convinced that great stories often start like this. An idea. A meeting. One person touched by another. <\/p>\n\n
But in the middle of all that, life goes on.<\/p>\n\n
You’re continuing with respiratory physiotherapy, motor physiotherapy, and you’re also seeing your occupational therapist.<\/p>\n\n
You’ve passed the nine-kilo mark, and that is quite a victory.<\/p>\n\n
Your mom is very busy too. Her work is giving her quite a few worries at the moment. Despite everything, we enjoy every moment with you. <\/p>\n\n
I often tell myself that I’m incredibly lucky to be able to spend so much time by your side.<\/p>\n\n
Even when I’m working, you’re never very far away.<\/p>\n\n
I hear you playing, singing, laughing. You often come to look at me with your big smile, as if to check that I’m still there. <\/p>\n\n
These are very simple moments, but I already know they will be among the most beautiful memories of my life.<\/p>\n\n
And you’re progressing week by week.<\/p>\n\n
Right now, you’re having fun making animal sounds.<\/p>\n\n
The cow, the cat\u2026 Well, the lion still sounds a lot like the cat, but I love it.<\/p>\n\n
Every little bit of progress makes us smile.<\/p>\n\n
A few weeks ago, a mother wrote to us.<\/p>\n\n
She explained that discovering your story helped her get through a difficult time with her own son, who was also diagnosed.<\/p>\n\n
Reading her message, I told myself that all those hours spent writing, responding to messages, posting updates, or telling your story finally made sense.<\/p>\n\n
If your journey can help even just one family feel a little less alone, then it’s all worth it.<\/p>\n\n
See you soon.<\/p>\n\n
I love you, my little potato.<\/p>\n\n
Dad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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