This blog is to share with others our family's journey with hydrocephalus and hearing loss. We hope this blog gives hope and inspiration to families who may be facing the same diagnosis.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Well...close to the beach! While in Gulf Shores, we went to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. This little zoo was featured on the Animal Planet series "The Little Zoo that Could." This is probably the biggest alligator I have ever seen! During the hurricane in 2006, he was missing for several days!! He is fat and happy now.
Jonathan bought this white monkey for Nola at one of the souvenir shops. She loved it! She wore it the whole time we were at the zoo. When you press his belly, he makes a crazy monkey sound. Nola is holding her cup of food for the animals. The zoo had different feeding stations where you could feed the animals.
Nola feeding the goats. These goats would have eaten the entire cup of food if she had stood there long enough.
I think Jonathan had the most fun feeding the goats. This goat would stand up on the fence and stick his tongue out!
Nola Gracyn's journal is to help others keep up with our little miracle. She was born with congenital hydrocephalus and has had 3 surgeries as a result- shunt placement & 2 revisions. Nola was diagnosed with profound hearing loss in the Summer 2009, and had bi-lateral cochlear implant surgery on December 14. Nola was "turned on" January 6, 2010. Nothing will stop this spunky little thing! She amazes her Mommy & Daddy everyday and charms everyone she meets. We cannot imagine life without her!
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