The world was blessed when Woody was born this past July. Woody is currently 8 months old, 20lbs, and growing quickly. Woody is fighting strong as he is still undiagnosed. He was born after having a stroke in utero. After months of testing and pint after pint of blood work drawn, we may never have the reason or results of why or how this stroke happened. All we do know is that according his MRI the test came back with abnormal brain growth in an area that has no chance of growing or getting better. We brought Woody home from the hospital in late September as “comfort care”. We are beyond grateful that Woody is still with us and has proven everyone, including the doctors wrong.

The road behind has been an emotional ride for everyone with child hospice as well as 3-5 therapy appoints a week. The road ahead is scary, needless to say, but the love and help we have received from our family and friends thus far has been a blessing for our little family.

Woody, everyday we are proud of you and how far you have come, we will always be there to help guide you and help you grow through this crazy world we call life.

Love,
Eric & Abby Shaner