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Kiana

Author: Anonymous, 03/99

I was six months pregnant and fell off a step stool. It was only two small steps from the floor, so I thought… No Big Deal. When I got to the hospital, I was four centimeters dilated and was admitted for observation for two days. On the second day, my water broke and I was put on bed rest for the remainder of my pregnancy in the High Risk Unit.

When I reached thirty weeks, I was told it was time to deliver. The doctors were concerned that the baby was in distress. I thought to myself … my baby will be two and one half months early. I asked the doctor was this okay. I was assured that my baby had a very good chance. I delivered a beautiful baby girl, three pounds, eleven ounces - who I named Kiana. Kiana stayed in the NICU for one month, and was diagnosed with brain damage - which caused Cerebral Palsy.

She later developed muscle damage in both eyes and started having Infantile Spasms (a form of seizures). When my husband and I were told, it was like someone was sucking all of the air from my lungs. We were both speechless. Then, after the initial shock, we asked how it happened and what we could do for our baby. We also wanted to know what to expect, and how would all of this affect Kiana's quality of life. We said a prayer and stood by our baby's side while she fought this battle. We felt helpless, because there was nothing we could do.

Kiana pulled through her initial struggle for life and is now sixteen months old. I feel so blessed that God has given me this special child - and a wonderful spouse. My husband has never blamed me, nor I him, for Kiana's disabilities. This has made our marriage and family stronger.

Kiana has not let her disability affect her personality or heart. Kiana is so full of life and love, always smiling, laughing and playing. She just started scooting and rolling, and boy can she go!

I have never asked God why - because it doesn't matter. I just thank him daily for my Angel in disguise and pray that he guides me through the good and bad times. God gave me Kiana for a reason - and I accept with open arms. Kiana has taught me the meaning of Unconditional Love, and God does it feel good!

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Your thoughts on 'Kiana'

That's the true meaning of love.

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Am touched when you say you don't ask God why for it doesn't matter, bountiful of blessings for the rare kind of love!

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Really courageous personality.

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Inspiring story!!! I also have a special boy. I too didn't ask God why? We just thank him and pray that He will direct/lead us in raising our son to grow up according to His will.

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