Meet Emily!

Emily is the sweetest little girl who loves dogs- when she arrived to her session she was greeted by Buddy the dog- during her entire session she searched for where Buddy ran off to. Finally, at the end of her session Buddy came to give some good bye loves to Emily and she lit up with excitement- so much so, that she did not want to leave- despite the 100 degree heat. Emily’s parents learned at 5 months pregnant that there were some complications and that their baby had hydrocephalus. They were preparing for the worst- the possibility their child may not walk, eat independently or communicate. Immediately after Emily was born they knew there was something else going on. At 1 week old, Emily had brain surgery to have a shunt placed. After unsuccessful attempts of trying to get Emily to eat well, she had a g-tube placed. Finally, at 2 months she was able to go home from Valley Children’s. When Emily was 3 months old her family learned that she had Goldenhar. Emily has undergone several surgeries and is preparing for several more- including one to remove a rib to be used to reconstruct her jaw. She will also require surgeries to remove dermoids in her eyes which are effecting her vision. She’s a really smart and lovable sweetie. She has started school and she loves to be around people. She has a smile that can melt any heart. Emily loves asking questions, going to the store and saying “Hi” to everyone!