Shayla D. Steans

Shayla D. Steans ~ Full Trisomy 13

October 20, 1998 ~ January 16, 2011

July 2013

The twelve years Shayla spent with us here on earth was truly a blessing. She deeply touched the hearts and spirits of countless doctors, nurses, teachers, family members and friends. She is missed, yet the love she brought us still remains. We saw the best in her, when many of doctors could only see the disorder in her. We will see her again....this is not the end!

July 2010

Shayla was born Oct. 20, 1998 in Atlanta, GA.  We were not given much hope from the doctor's that she would live as long as she has.  We were told that she may be stillborn or pass away soon after birth, but God had a different plan and she is now 11 years old! She has had multiple surgeries and now battles with aspiration pneumonia on occasion, but what a joy and a blessing she is to our family and to everyone that meets her.  When I first heard the words to a song by Luther Barnes and the Red Budd Choir-I'm still holding on, I knew she was going to be o.k.  The first verse of the song says, "They said I wouldn't make it, they said I wouldn't be here today, they said I would never amount to anything, but I'm glad to say that I'm on my way and I'm growing more, and more each day".  She proved them wrong and continues to do so!  Praise God for giving us such a special child and entrusting us with her care here on earth until He is ready to call her home to live with Him with a perfect glorified body in eternity.  I'm glad I found

this site that celebrates children born with this disorder.  There was nothing like this or any kind of support when Shayla was born and in this forum many more people will be able to witness what God can and will do!!  Blessings!

Roshelle Steans roshell1027@gmail.com

We hope these stories of children with trisomy will inspire you. From cleft lips to contagious smiles, group of families are here to offer you support as you begin your trisomy journey. It seems we only hear of the problems that come with a child having Trisomy . There is so much more to these sweet lives. Each day the living children bring joy to their families as they accomplish simple tasks or reach a milestone, the angels remind us that life is short but a blessing all the same and they will forever be engraved in our hearts. Be sure to check back for our next story or update and until then....Embrace life one moment at a time ~ Vanessa

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