On Wednesday my good friend started living a nightmare, the thing most parents fear. My Facebook status from yesterday morning.....
Good Morning Facebook. Hopefully everyone is well on this day of Thanks. Shortly before bed I read a friend's status of every parents worst fear and of a medical miracle or God's Will. Perhaps it was a testament of a mother's love and connection to her child. My friends daughter was pronounced dead and death certificate was filed. While waiting for her to be picked up , my friend was holding her hand saying goodbye and noticed her daughter to start breathing again. She was resting in ICU before I went to sleep. My friend didn't know what the rest of the night would bring but I'm sure she is thankful for this extra time God has given her family. Please pray for my friends.
I know this girl and spent a lot of time with her years ago. I started crying when I read this status. I've Read similar things online but I know this family. God does work miracles. Jessica passed away the second time on Thanksgiving and didn't come back this time.
Jessica had cerebral palsy, mental retardation and autism. Most of her problems were caused by a birth accident.
She never walked a step or spoke a word but her life impacted anyone and everyone she came in contact with. Her life mattered to other children in West Virginia with Autism and developmental disabilities. Her mom served as a council member for WV Developmental Disabilities from 1995-2008, she received the appointment from the governor. My friend fought hard for her daughter and helped make changes for thousands of children with disabilities in West Virginia. My friend fought hard to keep children like Jessica from being excluded in schools and from being isolated from other students. Because my friend fought hard for her own child other children will benefit because of Jessica's life.
Jessica's life was brief but will live on in all who knew her.
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