You are the champions. I hope ZJ grows up in a better world. She deserves it. We all do.

You are such an inspiration, LaDonna. Thank you for sharing yourself and sweet Zi with us.

Thank you for sharing the amazing progress your baby is achieving - a real and needed ray of hope. May her recovery continue and be complete.
May our country - and this world - right themselves in time for Zi'Joy to have a safe, equal, full life.

So glad to hear from you and about you and Zi’Joy. I’d been thinking about you two. Still shocked about her diagnosis, so pleased about her progress. Stay safe.

LeDonna I haven’t read the other comments because I waned to write mine before I did. You continue to amaze me. Covid was not easy to navigate with any special needs person in your life. It added another layer of concern and fear.

I have no words to describe the fear I feel for you and all black people right now. I want to be part of the solution not part of the problem. I have talked extensively with my Grandson about what is going on. I encourage him to ask questions and to be aware of what challenges his black friends and classmates face.

I hope this world unites and becomes a better place for our children and grandchildren.

I also hope my ramblings make some sense.

Love to you and little-but-fierce Zi'Joy. I would wrap you in bubble wrap if I could and if I thought it would help.

LeDonna - I hope the turmoil that we find ourselves in today lead to lasting change where Zi'Joy will never be fearful or discriminated against. Change is achievable.

Thankyou for the uplifting post, it is great to see Zi'Joy back on her feet again.

I am late seeing this thread, but what a relief and joy that Zi’Joy is doing so much better! She is precious and you are a fierce and wonderful mama.

The protests have been a long time coming. Real change needs to happen. Any words I summon feel inadequate, and I know that I cannot truly understand all the anguish, but I am working on learning more every day to be a better ally.

I want you to be able to take that trip with your daughter some day. I’ve done a very similar trip — almost 10 years ago, solo in a little teardrop trailer, camping and hiking and taking pictures every day, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I will work and fight and pray for the day when you can do the same, free of fear.

Thank you for all the beautiful photos and your beautifully written post
You create such a presence even on this flat page, so kind and full of feeling. You are full of courage and it's a privilege and inspiration to read your words.

I love especially number 6, in the others the view is from the photographers perspective, in 6 we are almost there with you and your beautiful brave girl.

I’m sorry you’re going to have to have the talk with your darling little daughter some day. Until cameras in phones became common, and we saw all the videos, we had no idea!!!

LeDonna! I'm not on here much, but whenever I browse through YLF, I always look for an update from you. I couldn't be more overjoyed, first off, to hear how much mobility Zi has recovered! You two have been through so very much, topped off by the additional heartbreaking upheavals of this year, where each day seems like the worst news day ever! Day after day. Knowing you two are hanging in there makes me feel a whole lot better. BIG squeezy hugs to you both and please keep us posted. xoxoxo

LeDonna - I am not on YLF much these days, and rarely see off topic - so just saw this. I'm overjoyed to see you post, and so saddened by our shared fear and your additional burdens. I was just wondering how you two are doing. Much love and support to you and your precious unicorn girl. Thank you for sharing your photos and world.