Yesterday, we celebrated Callie’s sixth birthday. She took mini-cupcakes to school and for dinner, Zaxby’s was her restaurant of choice. Her favorite presents were mini Lalaloopsy dolls – a perfect gift for children with muscle weakness – and a tiny, shelf-sized guitar.
Despite a couple illnesses, Callie’s health has been good overall. She’s determined and continues to excel in school, despite needing frequent breaks. Her teacher and nurse are wonderful and regularly adapt activities and play time so Callie’s always included.
Birthdays tend to be bittersweet for our family. It was around Callie’s first birthday that she wa
s diagnosed with SMA. With each year, we’ve watched her personality and intellect explode with curiosity as her body has grown more and more fragile.
We’re grateful that Callie has reached this birthday, and we are looking forward to the next.
Happy 6th Birthday Callie! A guitar! Soon you will be outplaying Poppa Lyman and Daddy! Our love to you!
Callie, I hope that you had a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. You are such a beautiful young lady. You don’t know me but I used to go to church with your mom and her family when she was a young lady not much older than you are. I hope to meet you some day soon. I am in awe of your sweet personality. God Bless you and your family.
I miss seeing your sweet smile at Child Enrichment. I’m glad big girl school is going well. Xox
Happy Birthday, Callie!!!
Love, Mrs. Katherine
What a beautiful, and precious way that God chose as an example of His unconditional Love.
LOVE YOU, Callie!!!!!
Wonderful milestone! Birthday Blessings to Callie and family!
Happy Birthday Callie!!!
Happy Birthday precious child of God! May He love you through your years and sustain you as you grow! You are His beautiful princess! <3
Happy belated birthday, Callie! I can’t believe you’re really 6!! You’re growing up so fast. You’re so awesome and Mikey & I can’t wait to see you and your big brothers for vacation. You make us smile!☺️ We ❤️you!
Birthday blessings for Callie!
Happy birthday Callie!
You both have been blessed in that God gave you Callie. You have been wonderful parents to all your children. I Love Boys! I am having cold chills now as I read of her recent adventures and as I write this comment. How wonderful to have Callie celebrate her sixth birthday and for her to be such a happy, well-adjusted child! I love hearing from you and continue to remember all of you as you take this tough, but precious journey with Callie. Take care all of you. I’m so glad you know the Lord and trust Him daily to provide your needs.
This is a wonderful landmark. We are always eager to hear from Callie and from all of you, on this site, on Facebook, by email, and, of course, best of all, by personal visits. God bless you all: Nathan, Christy, Isaac, Ezra, Peter, and Callie.