| Author: | Julie Matsushima | ISBN: | 9781934572740 |
| Publisher: | Emerald Book Company | Publication: | January 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Emerald Book Company | Language: | English |
| Author: | Julie Matsushima |
| ISBN: | 9781934572740 |
| Publisher: | Emerald Book Company |
| Publication: | January 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Emerald Book Company |
| Language: | English |
The story of a grandmothers devotion and the courage and faith it took to help her granddaughterdiagnosed with irreparable brain damage from birthbeat the odds.Aimee and her twin sister were the first grandchildren born to Julie Matsushima but the familys joy at the birth quickly turned to panic when Aimee was diagnosed with irreparable brain damage. From those first heartbreaking days of Aimees life as Julie sat at her bedside in the neonatal intensive care unit a special bond formed between them. Even at only a day or two old Aimee drew Julie in with a responsiveness that seemed to defy her grim diagnosis.For the Love of Aimee invites you to share in the disappointments challenges and amazing achievements Aimee and Julie experience as this grandmother and granddaughter embark on a journey to find a breakthrough for Aimee. As they travel around the world seeking treatment and meeting many other families with children with disabilities Aimees enthusiasm confidence sense of humor and positivity profoundly affected all who witnessin disbeliefher astounding accomplishments.This incredible book will move and inspire you particularly if your life has been touched by a child with special needs. Aimees extraordinary story shows that without a doubt supportive and involved parents and grandparents make every difference in the lives of children with disabilities.
The story of a grandmothers devotion and the courage and faith it took to help her granddaughterdiagnosed with irreparable brain damage from birthbeat the odds.Aimee and her twin sister were the first grandchildren born to Julie Matsushima but the familys joy at the birth quickly turned to panic when Aimee was diagnosed with irreparable brain damage. From those first heartbreaking days of Aimees life as Julie sat at her bedside in the neonatal intensive care unit a special bond formed between them. Even at only a day or two old Aimee drew Julie in with a responsiveness that seemed to defy her grim diagnosis.For the Love of Aimee invites you to share in the disappointments challenges and amazing achievements Aimee and Julie experience as this grandmother and granddaughter embark on a journey to find a breakthrough for Aimee. As they travel around the world seeking treatment and meeting many other families with children with disabilities Aimees enthusiasm confidence sense of humor and positivity profoundly affected all who witnessin disbeliefher astounding accomplishments.This incredible book will move and inspire you particularly if your life has been touched by a child with special needs. Aimees extraordinary story shows that without a doubt supportive and involved parents and grandparents make every difference in the lives of children with disabilities.
