Back in May we met our friends the Fletchers in Denver and spent a day together at the Science museum. We met through our homeschooling group when when they moved here and became fast friends. We got together several times each week, and they were an inspiration to our family. The boys were best friends, and we learned a lot more about ranching from them. We also learned a lot about hard work, prayer, faith and attitude. It was hard for us when they moved away.
When they moved to Alamosa, Tanya was expecting a baby. The doctors told her from her ultrasound that their baby would be born missing limbs from the elbows and knees on. Tanya and Regin were happy to take their baby, however she came. They were not expecting when she was born to find that she was born without
any limbs. She was tiny. I held her Dally when she was first born. She was so little and so fragile with only her left foot having three toes, and a right toe.
We have watched Dally grow up. She is already three, and can feed herself, go up and down stairs, walk, play with toys and even pick her nose. She has a happy nature and is amazingly independent. Her parents don't think she is limited in what she can do....instead they figure out creative solutions to help her do whatever she wants. They are currently in the process of figuring out a way that she can ride horses with the rest of the family. She has a wheelchair that she was able to manipulate in and out of elevators and through the exhibits at the museum.
I know it is because of the faith of her parents and brothers that Dally is leading such a rich and full life. I could write volumes about all the lessons I learn from them. I feel privileged to know their family and am grateful to call them friends.
Back in May we met our friends the Fletchers in Denver and spent a day together at the Science museum. We met through our homeschooling group when when they moved here and became fast friends. We got together several times each week, and they were an inspiration to our family. The boys were best friends, and we learned a lot more about ranching from them. We also learned a lot about hard work, prayer, faith and attitude. It was hard for us when they moved away.
When they moved to Alamosa, Tanya was expecting a baby. The doctors told her from her ultrasound that their baby would be born missing limbs from the elbows and knees on. Tanya and Regin were happy to take their baby, however she came. They were not expecting when she was born to find that she was born without any limbs. She was tiny. I held her Dally when she was first born. She was so little and so fragile with only her left foot having three toes, and a right toe.
We have watched Dally grow up. She is already three, and can feed herself, go up and down stairs, walk, play with toys and even pick her nose. She has a happy nature and is amazingly independent. Her parents don't think she is limited in what she can do....instead they figure out creative solutions to help her do whatever she wants. They are currently in the process of figuring out a way that she can ride horses with the rest of the family. She has a wheelchair that she was able to manipulate in and out of elevators and through the exhibits at the museum.
I know it is because of the faith of her parents and brothers that Dally is leading such a rich and full life. I could write volumes about all the lessons I learn from them. I feel privileged to know their family and am grateful to call them friends.
What a beautiful family. I'm sure they don't think they're doing anything special, but I've worked with MANY people with disabilities, and this story warms my heart. There aren't enough parents like them in the world. Thanks for sharing!!!
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