I know I am repeating myself, but Avery has come so very far in one year. She is in a much better place today in all aspects of her life - she's healthy, her corneas have survived (for the most part) for over a year, her shunt has held up for 7 months and she's moving along developmentally too. She's learned how to walk with a cane, and is (finally!!) talking more and more each day.
When Avery was born, we were told she would see only shapes and shadows, and after her first brain surgery led to meningitis, we were told she may or may not meet milestones, and there was no telling how she would develop. Thankfully, she has done far better than those original prognosis, and although her future is always unknown, her life so far has been better than we ever anticipated four years ago.
We are so proud of her progress, and made this video to recap the last crazy, amazing, fun, challenging, roller coaster four years. Happy Birthday, Avery - we love you more than you'll ever know.
Really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI can tell she has been surrounded by so very much love, for this she has blossomed. You should be so very proud of what she is becoming!! She is so beautiful! Hang in there, God only picks the very BEST people to be parents of these very, very special children, my sister has a downs son, and he is just terrific, matter of fact he just got married 2 years ago......I was best friends with your mom back in school she was a special person and she has raised you to be special also....
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you and your family for doing such a marvelous job!!!!!