Gabe
Age 4
Multiple Disorders and Lung Lesion
Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital
From the moment Gabe was born he faced an uphill battle. As a result of his biological mother’s drug use, Gabe and his twin sister Gabriella, would endure a host of birth defects and health problems. Luckily Gabe and Gabriella were adopted into the home of Earnest and Carolyn—a kind couple committed to loving and supporting the fragile twins.
A stable home and quality care at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital provided the needed environment for Gabe and Gabriella to begin working through their health challenges. As the two grew, they became inseparable friends. Though side-by-side in spirit, Gabby’s health continued to deteriorate while Gabe advanced to walking and talking. Three-year-old Gabriella couldn’t see, hear, walk or talk. The ever-thoughtful Gabe was constantly by her side, caring for her every need until she passed away in 2008.
The loss was profound for young Gabe, but his happy, energetic nature and his family helped him cope.
Today, Gabe is just like other 4-year-olds—inquisitive, clever and full of life. What distinguishes him from his peers is the long list of health challenges he still faces: autism, asthma, acid reflux, ADHD, Bipolar I and an undiagnosed lung lesion. The miracle is that Gabe is still alive and continues to touch every person he encounters.
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gabe we are proud to have you as our 2010 south carolina champion.way to go boy
ReplyDeleteGabe your mother loves you and I will always love you I no that we lost your twin gabriella in 2008 it was the hardest thing our family had to indure but we are getting there. we would like to think the mircale childern hospital and and walmart and sam club and and all the people that helped out and put in the hard work . we thank all of you i no me your mama have had to put in in a lot of work but i love doing it not just for you and gabby but for every children that needs it i work hard so that they can live good and healthy life it bring it bring joy to my heart and our life because to lose a child is A HARD THING TO GET through thank you gabe and my family and friends for help us weather the strom so i love what we are doing for the state of south carolina and the children. love carolyn gabe mama
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Gabe. Glad it was you that was chosen for SC2010 Champion. I am so proud of you and so glad you chose me to be one of your best friends along with Renee, Doris, and Ms. Crawford. I love Gabe. You got it going on. Love that Smile
ReplyDeleteGabe we are so proud of you and your parents. Your smile just lights up a room. Keep smilng and may God Bless You.
ReplyDeleteGood Job Gabe!! It has been a pleasure to watch you grow and overcome so many obstacles. To Earnest and Carolyn, you both are special people and I admire the way that you both have stepped up to take on the challenges that the twins have faced. Gabe is a special person and all of you are blessed to have each other. God Bless...
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