A Message From Trinity Grannan

We didn't choose to have a child with special needs. No one does. But sometimes, we have found out, God has bigger plans for our lives. Sometimes we don't understand those plans at first but slowly he shows us the bigger picture. One of the first things we heard when we received the news that Trinity would be born with Spina Bifida was that we needed to get on the waiting list at The Little Light House. While we had no idea what the future held for us at that time, we went in to The Little Light House at 20 weeks pregnant to get on the waiting list. We waited 2 1/2 years and received a call she would be attending starting in August 2018. So many emotions came rolling through. Joy, excitement, hope, nervousness. In August 2018, Trinity began her 1st year at The Little Light House in Orange class. She has become quite the social butterfly, learning to communicate her needs and wants, propelling her wheelchair and stander more efficiently. In her first year alone, she learned to communicate her needs and wants, how to pray, how to have relationships with her friends, how to play, how to drink from a straw cap, how to feed herself independently using utensils, her shapes, her colors, the alphabet, the list goes on about how much she has accomplished just in her first year! She is THRIVING and it is all because of this amazing school that we get to attend tuition free! Starting in August 2019, Trinity will be in Green Class where she will meet new friends, make new relationships, and meet new goals. She'll learn more about Jesus and the world around her and we are so excited to see what this year brings. The cost of tuition for a place like The Little Light House is $32,000 per year. However, we are able to send Trinity there for FREE because of their commitment to provide care and education for every child. The Little Light House is solely based on donations as they do not receive any government funding. We would like to give back through several fundraising efforts leading up to October 12th, when Trinity will participate in her Mini Laps!! We are so grateful for your role on our journey and for allowing our little girl to inspire you! Thank you!