Namine
Namine Olivia Eiche was born on July 15, 2008 with a double-inlet left ventricle heart defect; Pierre Robin sequence, a condition that resulted in a regressed jaw and a partial (U-shaped) cleft palate; caudal regression syndrome (also known as sacral agenesis), which damages the growth of the tailbone and legs, also giving her clubfoot; and scoliosis.
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Art project and shopping
The latest social activity with The Ability Center was an art project and shopping event at Michael’s.
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Christmas on New Year’s Eve
We had one more Christmas to celebrate, which we did right before the new year!
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Our late Christmas
We celebrated our Christmas late, and with an extra family member!
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A California Raisins Christmas
Jessica and I share a nostalgia for the “California Raisins” Christmas special. We found it and introduced it to Namine.
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Christmas with Jessica’s family
We celebrated Christmas with Jessica’s family.
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Bowling field trip
Namine’s experience at a bowling field trip underscores the values taught in her virtual school, emphasizing kindness and respect.
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Enchant Christmas
We went to the Enchant Christmas event with a lot of family members!
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Flu complications
Namine was experiencing abdominal pain again, so we brought her back to the ER.
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Thanksgiving
We had a wonderful time with my side of the family for Thanksgiving!
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Holiday folk fair
We brought Namine’s cousin with us to the International Folk Fair!
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Chess tournament
Namine participated in her first chess tournament.