Age: 11 years old
Parents: Bruce and Marie Wohlers
Michaela is our Rett angel. Michaela has faced many challenges. She has a great sense of humor and loves to tease her friends, family and teachers. Seizures can make her days more difficult. Michaela is a tough kid who is as bright as her smile. Michaela had posterior spinal fusion surgery spring 2008. In August of 2007 Michaela was granted a special wish from Make-A-Wish. Her service dog, Coal, has given her confidence, pride and comfort. They are good friends. Michaela looks forward to becoming a teenager and is good at rolling her eyes, especially at her parents! Michaela loves 6th grade, books, music, TV, animals and most of all her family and friends. This year Michaela is in band. She enjoys the drums, like her brother. Michaela has been given the opportunity to march with the band, which she thoroughly enjoys. We are fortunate to have a great school district and staff who encourage Michaela. She is not mobile on her own, but is able to utilize a gait trainer. Michaela works hard to communicate with her eye gaze, hands and facial expressions. She knows so much, but is physically limited. This year our family lost Grandma Webster to stomach cancer. Grandma did so much to help Michaela with her daily life and with the many doctor appointments. Michaela proudly went to a few of Grandma’s appointments and held her hand. Michaela knew better than anyone what Grandma was experiencing. Michaela was able to tell Grandma how important she was to her with the writings she did at school. Grandma was one of Michaela’s biggest advocates. Michaela is an insightful, determined, big-hearted kid who has shown many the gifts we’ve been given. She is our ray of sunshine that has a contagious laugh. In honor of Michaela, please help us inform others about Rett Syndrome and continue the fight to develop treatments and someday a cure. Here’s to you Sissy Sue!
I loved you from the first time I saw
you.
~Uncle Gary
~Amy McVicker
~Eldon and Janett Wohlers
~Tobie Underwood
~Twila Vogl
~Dave and Ruby Tiensvold
~Jody Rudloff
Whether sharing a picnic with you in your
Grandparents' livingroom or a virtual cup of tea, we admire your great heart
and special place in the family. We are so happy to learn of new
research in the field of Rett's.
~Linell and Duane Wohlers
Blessings to you and your family, Michaela -
you're all an inspiration to us!
~Geiser Ranch, Inc.
~Dale and Carol Webster
Michaela, It is great to see you with a smile
on your face and walking down the hallway this year!!
~Jackie Rudloff
A thank you to Michaela who has taught us so
much about patience and perserverence!
~Stephanie Ansley
My blessings to you and your
family. May your smile and laughter be a reminder to all how precious
life is.
~Karen Domingo
~Curtis Dunbar
Hello Michaela, I am glad you are enjoying band. Music is good for lifting the sole. My prayers are with you, God Bless!!
~Karen Domingo
Grandpa and Grandma love you, Michaela. You are our angel!
