Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Boy without cerebellum defies the odds

You'll want to take a look at this story and the accompanying video about a little boy who has no cerebellum -- the part of the brain that controls motor skills, balance, and emotions -- but is mystifying doctors and defying the odds.

Here's what Chase's mom has to say about her son's amazing development and determination:

"We're throwing as much at him as possible to make sure he's as stimulated as possible," she explained.

Her message, she said, is simple: "Don't give up on your kids."

"Don't believe everything the doctors say. Don't get me wrong. I love doctors. But they can be wrong. ... Chase is extremely healthy. And he's extremely smart -- his motor skills just haven't caught up," she told AOL News.

"People could view this as a tragic story. But that depends on how you look at life. You can be angry or you can appreciate what you have been given," she said.

"Chase was meant to be with us."
Read the full story and watch the video by clicking HERE. (h/t to Elizabeth Scalia/The Anchoress)

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