Jasmine, a little Miracle that doesnt give up!

[Sheila]

Many of you have been through the ups and downs with my grandaughter Jasmine over the years...just wanted to share with you that although the Dr's at Madigan Army Hospital, and Doernbecher Childrens Hospital said she would be lucky to live a year, what a proud moment for me to see all 45 pounds of her walk down the aisle and get her 8th grade diploma. She is a true model of never give up, and has seen more surgeries and medical procedures in her short life than most adults, and yet is always smiling. In the fall she will continue her journey in high school special ed....I am a blessed and happy grandma! She gives me strength to never give up!

[krisvell]

Sheila,
I love the picture of you and your grandaughter Jasmine. She looks so happy and very pretty in her blue dress. I am so glad she is doing well and onto High School. Way to go Jasmine! She's inspiration to me.
Hugs,

Kris....

[Jen]

Hi this is Sheila's daughter Jennifer (also Jasmine's Mom). I have posted updates on here b4 for Mom when she was not able to. I wrote a special poem for Jasmine in honor of her recent graduation from 8th grade I read it to Mom over the phone and she asked me to post it here for all of you so here goes....




Today we gather here to honor YOU


For who you are and all that you do


While your family on Earth surrounds you with love


Your family in Heaven smiles down from above


You’ve gone through so much just to make it this far


You’re a beacon of hope a shining star


Through tear filled eyes I was able to see


Something that I was told would never be


You were once diagnosed as failure to thrive


But here you are now you’re still alive


The evidence today is quite empirical


That you are nothing short of a miracle


I gave to you my blood sweat and tears


You gave to me precious memory filled years


So let me be the first to congratulate


My little “Jazzy” the 8th grade graduate

[BonnieR]

Thank you for both the photo and the poem. Jaz is adorable and brave. You are all examples of my mantra "keep the faith"

[Jeanette]

What a great picture and story. Like they say, never say never. Jasmine truly is a miracle, God Bless her, Jeanette

[ElaineM]

Jasmine is one cute and inspiring girl !! You are quite a team !! All the best to her in high school. You both will be around to enjoy her high school graduation !!

[KDR]

Sheila, thank you for posting this unforgettable picture of Jasmine...what a treasure...you are SO lucky to have such a wonderful family!

From our family to yours, congratulations, Jasmine
Karen, Sherif & Yasmin

[michka]

3 generations of exceptional women. Sheila, I love these pictures of happiness with Jasmine. Michka

[ammebarb]

What a blessing to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Jasmine! Love the pictures....and the poem, Jennifer. Sending all best wishes for Jasmine's high school years!

Barb A.

[Becky]

Just beautiful!

[JennyB]

Sheila, Jennifer and Jasmine,

What beautiful pictures and words such an accomplishment well done to Jasmine on graduating grade 8. All the best

Jenny

[tricia keegan]

So heartwarming Sheila:) xx

[laureen]

Just so inspiring. I can see the love in every pic and word. I love this.

[sassy]

Strength and beauty seem to run in this family!

Wonderful stories.

[Jackie07]

How inspiring! Thanks for sharing.

[Chelee]

Jasmine sure showed those doctors a thing or two...didn't she! :) What a truely inspriational story. Just love the picture's and poem...just beautiful. Look out 9th grade...here comes Jasmine!

Chelee

[Trish]

Thank you Shelia and Jen for sharing the beautiful photos and the poem. A cause for celebration indeed.
Trish

[pibikay]

You all are bound to give confidence to all Her2 + gals.All the best jasmine

[chrisy]

failure to thrive.......NOT

Such beautiful news and Jen, a wonderful poem, which I bet we all READ with tear-filled eyes.

I feel like I know Jazzy, having followed her most of her life through Sheila.

Much love to you all, 3 inspiring women

[Margerie]

wonderful, beautiful, inspirational- thank you Sheila for sharing~!!

[Elizabethtx]

Thank for sharing! So wonderful and inspiring!

[TriciaK]

What a wonderful story, including the pictures and poem. It is obvious that Sheila's strong, brave spirit runs in the family! We are all inspired by your posts. Thank you for sharing! Hugs, TriciaK

[Lien]

Wow, what a kid! And what a mother! And, again, what a grandmother!
You girls ROCK!

Jacqueline

[Kim in CA]

Precious, amazing girl!

Thanks for sharing,

Kim in Ca

[dawn]

OMG how awesome, Jasmine you are such an inspiration to all of us here and Jen what a heart touching, beautiful poem. Thank you so much for posting

[flynny]

What a remarkable young lady! What a beautiful family!

[rinaina]

Sheila and Jennifer, thank you for sharing your amazing Jasmine stories and poem with us. Jasmine is an inspiration to many as is her grandma and mother. Pictures, poems and story have warmed my heart.

[suzan w]

Such a beautiful and heartwarming story! Th
ank you so much for sharing!