Written by Cheryl Almond

I am a grandmother,
of a nonverbal grandchild who speaks with unencumbered gestures,
delightful smiles and ear piercing squeals.

I am a grandmother,
of a grandchild that can not stand or walk on her own
but moves with emotional intent.

I am a grandmother,
of a grandchild that cannot make choices as quickly as most.
But revels in her successes!

I am a grandmother,
of a grandchild that lights up a room with her smile and quiets a
gallery of voices when she has something to say.

I am a grandmother,
of a warrior who gives it her all when asked to do things
that take her to new heights.

I am a grandmother,
of a grandchild that sees me, smells me, touches me, with her eyes,
nose and hands that only a child with a keen understanding of
unconditional love can embrace.

I am a grateful grandmother,
of a beautiful masterpiece that makes me so much more
than I thought I could ever be.

Her name is Alexandra.

Pitt Hopkins Syndrome Awareness Day is September 18th, please consider giving a donation of any amount to help fund critical research for Alexandra and the other children living with PTHS around the world. Thank you so much!

Please list “Alexandra Anderson” in the field titled “In honor or memory of.”