At six years old, Gaby is a happy, active, and incredibly smart little girl with a big personality and an adventurous spirit. She loves watching Cocomelon on her tablet, playing with her toy phone and piano, and spending time in her favorite spinning chair. Between therapies and her busy days, she continues to find little moments to play, explore, and simply be a kid.

Gaby’s journey, however, began with challenges no family could have anticipated. She was born very sick and spent the first six months and two weeks of her life in the hospital. During her first two years, hospital stays became a frequent part of life for Gaby and her family. When she was finally able to come home for the first time, having nursing support became an incredibly important part of helping her family navigate this new chapter.

Over the years, Gaby has formed special connections with several of her Atlantic Care nurses. Her mom shares that some of those relationships have grown into incredibly strong bonds, with caregivers becoming truly special people in Gaby’s life and an important part of her journey.

Progress has sometimes come slowly, but Gaby’s family has learned to celebrate every milestone on her timeline. Today, her health is stable, she continues to make progress, and her family remains hopeful for everything still ahead. Rather than rushing toward the next milestone, her mom trusts that Gaby will accomplish what she is meant to accomplish in her own time. Her family knows there is something incredibly special about her story. Their faith has carried them through some of their most difficult moments and continues to guide them today.