December was a busy month...
We were invited to an IDP (Infant Development) party in Richmond where special needs children could come together with their families to enjoy face painting, crafts, snacks and meet Santa. It was wonderful to take Gemma and meet other families. Cousin Sydney and Great Grandma joined us for this fun day.
Our Santa photo didn't turn out very well so we decided to take Gemma to the mall to get one done. It was exciting to take her and yet stressful at the same time as transfering Gemma can be a difficult task. Part of the challenge was being in such a puplic place, you never quite get used to the stares. The trip however was a success, Gemma loved Santa, he was so friendly and accomodating. It meant a lot to us to have Gemma go to the mall like a 'normal' child to get her photo taken.
I must say though, it was a bit disappointing that the set up wasn't wheelchair friendly!
We had a Christmas gathering at our home to celebrate Gemma's anniversary. We were surrounded by our friends and family in support of another milestone. It has been an amazing year having Gemma home, we love her so much!
As Christmas approached Gemma got ill and ended up in the emergency room a few times. The doctor discharged us on Christmas Eve and she was able to spend her 2nd Christmas at home.
Unfortunately within a few days Gemma was admitted for three weeks due to chest secretions from a virus that caused a collapse in her lower left lung. You start to think Gemma is invinsible and then you quickly realize that she can be fragile.
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