"HOLDING THE PIECES TOGETHER"
Sometimes the pieces that are handed to us don't exactly fit our idea of what
"Lifes Puzzle" is suppose to resemble....perfect corners, tight fits, everything falling into place.
So... do we throw the whole puzzle away? NO....we put the pieces together the best
we can, and hope, in the end, it somewhat resembles what we perceive to be a
"normal/sane" existance.My Sister Sonja not only put together a puzzle out of broken dreams
and sleepless nights,She Holds the pieces that dont quite fit together..... with Love,and the kind of strength that can only come from the Grace of God.
My Baby Sister.....My Inspiration.
Each picture is a Link to Information.
*Samuel Eli Grant* "Eli"
My nephew Eli....he was born without the front part of his brain.
he has hydroencphalis,and was born with many other birth defects.
Since birth he has had shunt surgery,cataracts removed from both eyes,
two hernia operations,a feeding tube,and the latest...stomache surgery.As you can see he is beautiful....Hes a joy to be around..hes very loving and gives Kisses all the time!!
****God took Eli into eternity April 21st,2002....Even though our tears are still wet and our hearts ache with loss...we know that he is in the best hands he could be in...Pray that My Sister and her Husband find strength in the Lord and each other to make it thru this trying time****
My Sister Sonja and her Husband Danny ..the best brother-in-law anyone could ask for. Sonja and Danny were reassured by a Geneticist that
they had as much a chance at having a healthy child as the next couple.Eli's
Birth effects had nothing to do with their genetic make-up. Professionals aren't
always right. Humans aren't infallible. Enter Alexis....
Click on the above picture to read
a poem My Sister wrote after Eli was born(*warning* tissues will be needed)
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*Alexis Leanna Grant* "Lexie"
My niece Alexis....
She has Spina Bifida.She has had cataract surgery ,shunt surgery,Stomache surgery,a feeding tube,
and has to be Catherized.She recently had soft and hard pallet surgery, she came thru wonderfully and now breaths much easier. She ,like Eli, is a Blessing to our family.
Her smiles and laughter get my Sister thru some very trying times.Dont let the face fool ya though..this one is spoiled and knows it!! *LOL*
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*Alese Marie Bodiford* "Esey"
Alese is my Step-Daughter.She has Cerebral Palsey.She has a little trouble with tremors in her hands...but that doesnt stop her from coloring or "writing plays" with her Buddies at school*LOL*Alese had surgery in August of 2001...she had both hamstrings stretched and one heel cord stretched...after 6 weeks of castes and therapy....she not only can walk straighter on her forearm crutches...she can actually walk completely unassisted for short periods of time!!!!Shes working very hard on her balance..which is probably the hardest thing to master...we hope that some day she wont need anything at all!! .She captures every heart that comes within 10 feet of her *LOL*
*Ryan Mossor* "Bubbie"
Ryan was born to one of my best friends Melissa.He couldnt have been born
into a better family.The Bungards are the most supportive,and Loving family
I have ever had the honor of knowing ,and adopting in some ways ,as my own.
Ryan has Downs syndrome.Ryan has had Heart surgery ,and
adnoid surgery .Ryan has a very special talent,He not only knows all of the
90's country music performers..he can sing any of their songs..The picture on the right is Megans Newest
Picture!! What a Doll!!!
** Due to complications caused from a staph infection..Ryan passed away March 26th,2000....his laughter,personality,and loving ways will be sadly missed by all who knew him and each and every life he touched along the way. In the words of Ryan's Sister Megan "Bubby's an Angel Now" ***
