I assumed Adora’s eyes would turn brown, like her Daddy, like all her sisters. But, she is full of surprises! (Most of her surprises are quite good.) She seems to be keeping blue eyes, like my Mom.

We’ve been seeing a pediatric ophthalmologist for several months. He’s been carefully monitoring her (she has astigmatism and strabismus in both eyes). We’ve tried eye patches, and hoped for self correction, but he let us know yesterday that he would like to do surgery on both eyes within the next four months. I asked to do it as soon as possible, and he agreed that will be best. I don’t have a surgery date, yet, but I’ll let you know! He assured me that it is very simple, short, and an outpatient procedure. She will just need Tylenol and eye drops for a few days after, and then her eyes will be perfectly straight. Nothing left to hold her back from her modeling career after that! 💁‍♀️

Graham had several eye surgeries when he was a baby. I know this isn’t anything to worry about. I actually hoped the doctor would suggest surgery, because I want her eyes to be healthy and strong. But at the same time, I’m a little bummed out. It would just be nice if she didn’t need it. But, ya know, that’s just not where we are, and I’m more okay with that today than yesterday.

Do you know about the Buddy Walk? It’s basically a huge Down syndrome party that masquerades as a walk, held nationwide, and raises money for local DS organizations. The Dallas Buddy Walk is on Sunday, 11/4, at Fair Park and the fundraiser benefits The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas. We ❤️ The Guild. They made such a tremendous difference in our journey. When we first went to a meeting, we were so sad about Adora’s limitations, and we left two hours later so incredibly excited about her opportunities. And they continue to be a blessing to us. We are always meeting new friends and learning new things when we go to their events.

If you would like to join us at the party and do the walk with us, PLEASE DO! It will be so fun! (I think. I mean, we’ve never been, but we have high hopes.) If you feel inclined to just contribute to her team and be with us in spirit, we would be honored.

Here’s the link! Our team name is Adora Borealis and them is “her magic is real.” Is that a theme? It’s gonna be! It’s true!

https://www.classy.org/event/2018-down-syndrome-guild-of-dallas-buddy-walk-r/e182168

There are so many of you, even people I’ve never met, who follow this, and cheer Adora on every step of the way, and pray for her every day. Thank you. It makes a difference in our every day life! 😘