Gabriella Amara Wilson (Gabi)
Updated 07/21/2014 Gabriella Amara Wilson was born on September 18, 2000. We fondly call her Gabi. She is our miracle child. Gabi was born at home, arriving on the scene about two weeks late. Her delivery went well and without complications. She appeared to be a healthy baby girl, and the doctor reassured us of that during her two-day check-up. Upon her routine 2-month check-up our world was turned upside-down. After several tests over a couple days Gabi was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart defect. At 2 and 3 months she underwent two separate surgeries – one to repair her aorta, and another to repair a hole in the inner wall of her heart. Again in 2008 she had another open-heart surgery. She is doing well, and is monitored regularly by her cardiologist. Gabi enjoys sports and has chosen volleyball as her sport of choice. She played the clarinet for a year, and did quite well, but then she decided not to pursue her musical talents. We just don't seem to be a musical family. She is our bossy child, our chief tattle-tale, and our glass in half-empty child. Beyond that, she is a joy. She excels in school and her classmates seem to love her. On the other hand, Gabi doesn't seem that interested in nurturing friendships, and would rather be home close to her mother. She is definitely a Mamma's girl. Gabi baby-sits often to earn money. She likes to spend her money on clothing! She loves to have fun and laugh … and what a great laugh she has!
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