My grandson has started to walk
By brendalee
@brendalee (6082)
United States
July 22, 2007 11:11pm CST
I am such a proud grandmother. My little guy is starting to walk. For those of you that don't know, my grandson was born very sick and we weren't even sure if he would live. Then we were told that he was blind and deaf and might not do the things that other kids did. Well, the little guy has beat the odds. He is not blind. Somehow his brain managed to bypass the damage and he is able to see. The doctor said that this sometimes happens with babies. He is deaf but a specialist says he can hear very low pitched sounds. Hearing aids might be able to help him hear. He will be getting those in a few weeks. And just recently he started trying to walk. I am so excited. Here is a link to his walking video and also a link to my two grandon's website. feel free to sign the guestbook while you are there.
video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP2PS_d4VlQ
website:
http://www.babyhomepages.net/doubletrouble/
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26 responses
@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
24 Jul 07
Brendalee, set the goals high for that little guy, cream rises to the top and he looks and sounds like a fighter. And who is the cutie with the blonde curls, he looks like an angel off of a Christmas card.
I went to your website, it looks like that little guy is getting a lot of love and care, and that makes more difference then doctor's predictions.
You have a right to be proud. And you have a great family.
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@brendalee (6082)
• United States
24 Jul 07
That curly headed angel is my oldest grandson. Look closely and you will see his horns.lol.
@senthil2k (1500)
• India
23 Jul 07
I just watched the video of your grandson and was so much overwhelmed with the joy and my eyes were filled with tears.
How proud you would have been when you saw the sight of your grandson walking for the first time !!! I too feel very happy for you. Thanks for sharing that with us. I have downloaded that video in my laptop for me to see later..
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@Penguinsangel (3498)
• United States
23 Jul 07
That is so GREAT!!
he's so cute and so unsure of himself, expect when he flipped on the floor and started crawling away like crazy. hehe
I am so excited for you and him.
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@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
23 Jul 07
You must be so pleased that your grandsons very poor prognosis has not turned out the way they saiod. I am sure hearing aids will assist him.
When my daughter was born, they said she would be brain damaged, with cerebral palsy, but this never occured. So I know how you feel when you see him achieve so many things such as walking.
I had a look at your web page & your grandsons sure are good looking.
@brendalee (6082)
• United States
23 Jul 07
Yes, I am very pleased. We too heard those words of brain damage and cerebral palsy. That poor little guy has been through so many tests, I just hope he doesn't develope any problems. Its still too early to tell. But he is doing so good in many areas, so all we can do is hope and wait.
@shambuca (2524)
• United States
23 Jul 07
congrats and what a great site-- I am so happy for you and your family!!!! I hope the hearing aids are able to assist him with his hearing, that would be a wonderful gift for all of you. Best wishes and lots of luck to the little guy.
@gramskaren (661)
• United States
29 Jul 07
That is wonderful. I hope he can beat all of the odds. I have one grandson and he is lots of fun. He was 2 in march. I enjoy him whenever I can be with him. I know my god child has hearing problems and he has to wear hearing aids all of the time and he has done really well. I hope the best for you.
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@CoffeeAnyone (3210)
• Canada
27 Aug 07
What a beautiful little blessing this little fellow is! What a joy our grand children are! I have three granddaughter. Grand children, hmmm nothing sweeter!
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
23 Jul 07
OMG--how wonderful!...Isn't it amazing how some children can beat the odds and come through like winners when originally the news was so grim...Fantastic brendlee--you have ever right to be a proud grandmother!!
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@brendalee (6082)
• United States
23 Jul 07
To look at him you wouldn't even know anything was wrong with him. He too has taught me that you can live with a disability.
@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
25 Jul 07
Brendalee don't you love miracles? He is so cute and I am so proud of him. His brother is a cutie also. Congraduates to the whole family.
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@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
2 Sep 07
Hi brenda, I just now came across this dicussion..Thank you for the links. I love the website and his walking video it just incredible..I had a smile on my face the whole time...What a sweet little guy...Pretty soon he will be running really fast...
@kitty1234 (1476)
• United States
25 Jul 07
This was the best thing I read today!!! It made my day so much brighter, I watched the video and I have to admit I was so happy I felt like crying....They are beautiful children and may God's grace continue to bless you all....
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
24 Jul 07
Brenda I thought that was so cute, him walking for the first time, that is always exciting to see them walk for the first time. My daughter has 2 Boys fraternal twins, the one started walking last month and the other just started walking, he was so fat. he couldn't walk, now he is walking. Brendlee those doctors don't know everything, and you Grandson proved the doctors wrong, I am so happy for him and you, God Bless and give him a hug for me!
@kitchenwitchoftupper (2290)
• United States
23 Jul 07
It is very difficult to add a "meaningful" comment to this most touching and beautiful story BrendaLee. All I can say is, "Thank you for sharing your family with us and giving us a chance to have a part in the healing process." I can't imagine what your children have gone through as parents, and how much they have depended upon your strength. It seems that no matter how old we get, our strength must remain solid for our children; and you are obviously being a very strong woman for yours. Blessed Be ~Donna
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@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
25 Jul 07
Oh thank you for sharing that with us- I loved the website- How precious to have a website dedicated to your family- and what a great way to keep in touch with the happenings for other family and friends that don’t live close by- or that do but are busy- Your family is beautiful! It makes me feel like I know you even more- I wish you grandson lots of luck with the new hearing aids- what a miracle he is- And your family has such a wonderful outlook on life- Good luck and again thanks for sharing!
@whimsystoryteller (1743)
• United States
24 Jul 07
Oh, that is such wonderful news! I'm so glad for you! And, I'm so glad that your little one is overcoming all of the obstacles he's faced for such a young one. I know that you are excited and I just pray that God will heal his ears and expect miracles for you.
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@wackeytiger (424)
• United States
25 Jul 07
I am so very happy for you and your grandson. That is a miracle that he is doing so well and is beating the odds like that. I hope he continues to do better and I hope that hearing aids will help to make him hear better. Either way, he seems like a lucky little guy. Good luck to you and your grandson in the future!
@mindyja25 (180)
• United States
24 Jul 07
I bet your so happy, that video was just wonderful. My son is almost a year and he is learning to walk as well. I know how you feel for him to overcome those odds. I'm sure you wont be able to keep up with him soon, you will have to chase him all around. God bless you and your family.
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