Ahead of her son’s 18 birthday, Kathy reminisced on the painful experience of not carrying her child to full term seeing that he was born six months premature and only weighed 1.1kg.

The worst was not over yet as Jeremy developed complications as is common with premature babies.

“He was anemic and went through a blood transfusion in his tiny frame. He was covered in pipes from his head all the way down and we couldn’t see his face. Looking at his little body, there seemed to be no hope.” she testified.

A young Jeremy was not about to give up so soon though.

“He was born a fighter though and no matter what was thrown at him he always fought back and surprised all of us including the doctors.”

And fighting he has done seeing that he has beaten all odds to be where he is today.

“He rose against all odds and today he’s such a joy to our lives. He has a heart that can fit the entire universe. He loves deeply and is extremely sharp. So informed that you can engage him in any conversation and he’ll take you on. Straight A student that graduates and goes to university next year. He turns 18 this weekend and for me to say happy birthday without giving you a little background of why you should celebrate with us would be unfair. So, I don’t just wish you a happy birthday as a cliche my son. It is from the fiber of my being. I know God has amazing plans for you and that your life will impact the world in a great way. Keep fighting because indeed you are a winner by nature. May the joy of the Lord always be your strength. I love you more than words can say. You mean a whole lot to us as your family. May you live a long-satisfied life changing life,” she concluded.

Happy Birthday in advance Jeremy.

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