Memorial Day was every parent’s worst nightmare for my friends, Kaitlyn and Jared. Their two-year-old, Avery, was playing with her cousins when she fell into a river. All the adults began to search for Avery and by the time Kaitlyn’s brother found her at the bottom of the river she was lifeless. As they started infant CPR, they gave her a Priesthood blessing and soon the EMT’s took over and they were able to get a faint heart rate from this sweet, unconscious little body. She was transported a few miles up the highway by ambulance then life flighted to Primary Children’s Hospital. The next week was a complete whirlwind for the Allen family. When she arrived in the ICU, the doctors weren’t sure she was going to live and then believed that if she did, she may be a vegetable.

In the meantime, everyone was praying, fasting, fundraising, tying pink ribbons to their trees and doing all they could for the Allen family. By the end of the week, Avery was awake and making purposeful movements. Now Avery is reaching her 7th week at Primary Children’s Hospital and she is an absolute miracle. With a few hours of therapy everyday, Avery has slowly relearned how to move her body. She isn’t talking or walking yet, but doctor’s believe that she will be walking in the next six months. Avery is being discharged next Tuesday and will continue with out-patient therapy when she is at home. Before she left the hospital, Kaitlyn really wanted to document Avery’s Miracle so yesterday I spent a few hours with Avery and Kaitlyn during her therapy sessions. I am completely blown away by Avery’s strength and Kaitlyn’s faith. The entire story is absolutely incredible and definitely something that should never be forgotten.

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Kylee Maughan

Kylee Ann Maughan is a family and international brand photographer based in small-town Northern Utah. She has been a business owner for 13.5 years, and also runs a successful and award-winning associate team. Kylee hosts semi-annual retreats, speaks at conferences and teaches online courses about running a small business and marketing. Her niche in coaching is helping moms turn their passion into profit, while being the mom they dream of. 

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