We are so grateful for everyone who has been praying for Adelyn since her brain disorder diagnosis at the end of January. Your prayers are helping us move mountains, and in our darkest hours you shine God's light so bright that it is impossible for us to forget He is with us every step of the way!
"For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20
We were recently blessed with the acceptance of our service dog application - this dog will be specially trained for Adelyn from its birth to be able to detect seizures and alert us when they happen (we always worry we will miss one while she sleeps, when they happen most often), assist her with motor skills (balance for walking, retrieving objects), and provide guidance assistance (Adelyn's brain disorder also affects the optical part of her brain, making it difficult for her to process what she is seeing and thus functioning as a visually impaired person even though her eyes are healthy). This service dog will be life-changing for her and for our whole family.
Of course, the training that goes into a service dog does have cost associated with it. A well-trained dog from a reputable organization costs between $30,000-$60,000 (1-2 years of food, shelter, vet services, and trainer's salary). 4Paws for Ability covers a large portion of that cost, but asks families to participate in their own fundraising, and raise $17,000 towards the cost of the service dog.
Anything you can contribute towards this goal will be so incredibly appreciated. Click here to view our fundraising site!
Please read more about the organization we are using here.
Whether you can make a donation, or simply offer us up in prayer, we are so grateful to each one of you for caring and for being part of Adelyn's Tribe!
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