TINY KIDD'S SHORT SUMMARY

In August 2008, Nick and Misty Skinner were blessed to become the parents of a beautiful, healthy baby girl they named, Keely.  Just as they were getting adjusted to parenthood and enjoying their new bundle of joy, their world was turned upside down.  At 4 weeks old, Keely Skinner almost lost her life.  Keely was rushed to the hospital with high fever and seizures.  She had come down with a deadly form of Meningitis (severe infection located in the fluid around the brain) which then progressed into Encephalitis (which is a severe infection located directly on the brain).  This would forever change the course of Keely’s life.  Doctors had informed them the infection had caused permanent damage to her brain. Wherever the infection was, instantly killed that part of the brain, leaving her brain with holes.  Not knowing what her future might hold, they have had to take one day at a time.  Keely continues to suffer  from developmental delays, tremors and from a chronic seizure disorder, having multiple seizures everyday.  Thanksgiving 2009, she had G-tube & Fundoplication surgery that requires her to be fed through a tube directly in her stomach.  Over the course of her short, little life, Keely has endured numerous tests, hospital stays, surgeries, constant doctors/specialists visits,  home health,  frequent medication changes, and receives physical, occupational, & speech therapy four times a week.  Although Keely does continue to progress forward, it is at a very slow rate with some things progressing slower than others.  At two years old, Keely has severe physical limitations, she is still at the stage of a newborn 0-3 months.  Her cognitive level is more advanced than her physical level,  so she does continue to learn which is truly a blessing.  Through all life’s challenges, Keely remains to be the happiest, most loving child; inspiring and touching the lives of everyone she meets.  “Tiny Kidd,” is a true hero and a blessing from God.