Let me start by saying thank you for reading this story about an incredible little boy. Our family is reaching out to try and get some help to purchase a new chair for Zach. So let's start from the beginning...Zach was born at 29 weeks on October 28, 2015. We knew from the moment we met him he was special, but little did we know how special his life would be and how special he would make the lives of those around him. On day 14 of Zach's life he contracted a terrible gut infection called NEC (Necrotizing enterocolitis) which led to him losing 75% of his small intestine. During this, Zach suffered an extremely severe brain bleed causing what doctor's say is 96% brain damage. He was not given a very good prognosis for life. Fast forward 4 years now!!!! What!!!! Yes, I said 4 years (can't believe Bubs is 4 years old!) and we have the most loving, brave, and beating the odds kind of guy a mom and dad could ask for. Now don't get me wrong, these past 4 years have been the hardest, yet most amazing years of our lives thanks to Zach and we wouldn't change a thing. Day to day life can be a struggle having a 100% dependent little boy. Zach will forever live with epilepsy, cerebral palsey, short-gut syndrome and cognitive disabilities.
That being said, Zach is getting HUGE (he's off the chart currently for height) and needs a cozy and safe place to sit at home. That is where this chair comes in. And hopefully where you all come in. Without the love and support of ALL our friends and family I am not sure where we would be. If Zach wants to just relax currently at home, one of us has to hold him. After a while it gets hard and even Zach lets us know he wants to sit by himself. So we prop him up on the couch or the recliner, both of which ARE NOT SAFE (and we know this). One sneeze or muscle spasm and he folds over like a deck of cards. We love the idea of this chair. It will support him, but also be comfortable and fun. We have tried traditional bean bags, but he just rolls out of them. This has the harness system he needs to be safe and the structure to support him. We want to thank you again for reading this story and donating any money you can to help buy Zach this chair. Every dollar helps and every share helps. We wish each and every one of you a wonderful holiday season!
