When Veronika Davie was still in the womb, she suffered a massive stroke that should have killed her.
Miraculously, she survived but her birth a few days later brought more problems. She had Down syndrome and cerebral palsy – doctors said that if she lived, she would never walk.
Four years later, Veronika has proved them all wrong. After years of specialist appointments and gruelling therapy, she has just taken her first unaided steps.
These pictures, shared by Veronika’s proud mum Kylee, celebrate this gorgeous little girl and her amazing achievements.
Veronika watching her baby brothers play soccer.
Playing on the trampoline singing her favourite ‘bouncing’ song.
Veronika at a friend’s birthday party.
Girl’s afternoon at the hairdresser in August 2011.
Kylee and Veronika.
Enjoying some chocolate mousse in February this year.
Veronika in February 2011.
Veronika last October.
Veronika painting in October 2011.
Veronika earlier this month.
Veronika will start school with her brother’s next year.
Veronika recently took her first steps without her walking frame.
Veronika sailing earlier this year.
Veronika and Kylie in 2011.
Veronika in June this year.
Veronika enjoying a snack in July.
Veronika preparing for a flight earlier this year.
Veronika in her walking frame.
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