Here's my daughters story❤ *UPDATE*

Today by a total stranger I got asked " What's it like having a child with health problems"? Before I get into that, here is some background about my daughter Makenzie.

Before she was born at my 20 week ultrasound doctors found a cyst on her brain. We didn't know if it would be severe or not until she was born and they could get a better look at it. So my husband and I waited another long, stressful 19 more weeks. At 39 weeks she was born, all 10 toes and all 10 fingers, looking what we thought was healthy. Until she opened her eyes. And I knew from that moment on my life would never be the same. So not only was she born with a brain cyst, she was born with a very rare eye condition. That left a thick milky white layer covering her eyes. All I could think was "she's blind". There I was wondering how in the hell do i be strong for this little angel. She was seen by a neurologist and a opthamoligist within a few hours of her being born. I felt so confused by what they were telling me and unsure of her future and I still am.

Fast forward to now she is 4 years old. 57 eye surgeries later countless therapy sessions. She is completely blind in one eye, with very limited vision in the other. Her cyst also has caused her significant delays, she isn't talking yet, and she is now finally starting to walk. Basic things, like potty training and feeding herself, she isn't doing yet. But she's thriving and accomplishing things doctors said she'd never do.

So living with a child who has health problems is different. I live day by day, I never take anything for granted, my vision, my speach, my ability to walk, feeding myself and my health. I've learned how to love in a way I didnt know was possible. I've realized how strong I am. And most importantly how strong my faith is. Because for years, I questioned my faith I questioned why could god do this to such an innocent baby. When I stopped asking why, things started getting better. She still has set backs, we all do. But her strength, perseverance, fearlessness and love keep us going. She is the light to our lives. She always has a smile on her face regardless of the situation. She is an angel sent down from heaven.

I make sure everyday I thank god that she's getting stronger and that my other 2 kids are healthy.

And that's all I could ever ask for.

Heres a few pictures of her from birth to now❤

**UPDATE**

First off wow! Thank you to each and every single one of you who took time to read and post all the sweet things y’all said. I’ve read every single comment, I’ve teared up on more then one occasion! 😭 For those asking her condition is known as Peters Anomaly. Super rare and we don’t know why she got it.

I too believe with all my being that I was given her to love and to raise for a reason. She has made me the strongest person, with a whole new outlook on life. I truly thank god for her every single day. Thank you to all your beautiful women for the sweetest comments 💕 and for me It was very awkward when I got asked that question. But I am so glad I did because it gave me a minute to remember why I love her so much and why we keep pushing through the trials and tribulations.

I added a few more pictures, one with her twin brothers who adore her so much!

And now