Before the birth of our daughter Sabrina, we were told to to be aware of the facts: that the delivery success rate of a child born with HPE (holoprosencephaly) is less than 6%, and that most of those who do survive, do not usually make it to 6 months of age. Which is probably why (I’m willing to bet) you’ve never heard of it.
Never tell me the odds.
Sabrina is now 8 years old, and although she is, in many ways, much like an infant, she has taught my wife and I more about life, love, and the ability to survive past seemingly unsurmountable hardships. From her, I have learned how to appreciate the little things in life. From her, I have learned how to live, and every birthday we tell her that the entire country is celebrating with us when the fireworks light up the sky in the same way that she has lit up our hearts.
Anton, thanks so much for opening your heart and life to our community with your story. Our hearts and prayers are with your family and Sabrina. Great story. So glad to hear how much you have learned through all of this.
I had the pleasure of meeting not just Sabrina but your whole family, Anton, and it was incredibly heartwarming to be amongst such a loving, caring and deeply devoted family. You’re a wonderful bunch.
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Anton Peck
Before the birth of our daughter Sabrina, we were told to to be aware of the facts: that the delivery success rate of a child born with HPE (holoprosencephaly) is less than 6%, and that most of those who do survive, do not usually make it to 6 months of age. Which is probably why (I’m willing to bet) you’ve never heard of it.
Never tell me the odds.
Sabrina is now 8 years old, and although she is, in many ways, much like an infant, she has taught my wife and I more about life, love, and the ability to survive past seemingly unsurmountable hardships. From her, I have learned how to appreciate the little things in life. From her, I have learned how to live, and every birthday we tell her that the entire country is celebrating with us when the fireworks light up the sky in the same way that she has lit up our hearts.
about 1 year ago
yeah! go sabrina!
about 1 year ago
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Dave Mott
Sabrina is awesome, I'm drawing her a bear.
about 1 year ago
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Jackson Stephens
Beautiful little girl. Great story.
about 1 year ago
Aw this story brought a tear to my eye. Amazing, she is beautiful.
about 1 year ago
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Anton Peck
Thank you, everyone.
about 1 year ago
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Seth Nickerson
Thanks for sharing this, Anton. Truly incredible. Man, I didn't know Dribbble was going to be pulling on my heartstrings so much today.
about 1 year ago
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Mike Bruner
amazing story. God bless, Sabrina.
about 1 year ago
Wow... what a special and lovely thing to do for such a lovely daughter, good luck to you and your family!
about 1 year ago
Thank you for grounding us with wonder, Anton. Amazing.
about 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing this story... amazing.
about 1 year ago
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Ryan Rushing
YES.
"Never tell me the odds."
about 1 year ago
I've retyped this sentence five times now. I think speechless was the word I was looking for.
Long live Sabrina!
about 1 year ago
You're a great Dad! Thanks for sharing and reminding us what a gift children are. And she shares a birthday with my son!
about 1 year ago
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Rogie
Anton, thanks so much for opening your heart and life to our community with your story. Our hearts and prayers are with your family and Sabrina. Great story. So glad to hear how much you have learned through all of this.
about 1 year ago
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Ethan Marcotte
Happy birthday, Sabrina! Thanks so much for sharing her story here, Anton.
about 1 year ago
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Oliver Twardowski
Thanks, mate! Whish you and your family all the best!!
about 1 year ago
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Anton Peck
So many wonderful comments. You are all very kind!
about 1 year ago
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Dianna McDonald
Thank you for sharing, she most certainly is a gift.
about 1 year ago
I had the pleasure of meeting not just Sabrina but your whole family, Anton, and it was incredibly heartwarming to be amongst such a loving, caring and deeply devoted family. You’re a wonderful bunch.
about 1 year ago
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Chris Harrison
Amazing.
about 1 year ago
Aww, so touching and inspirational. Thank you for sharing.
about 1 year ago
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Rogie
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Awesome story :)
12 months ago
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Josh Miller
Wow. I just kept clicking the like button. Thanks for sharing.
12 months ago
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Gerardo Diaz
A star that filled me with lots of energy today!
9 months ago