Juliana Wetmore had a rocky start coming into this world. Her mom Tami had a rough delivery and didn’t get to see Juliana right away. So Thom Wetmore took a picture of their infant daughter to prepare his wife for Juliana’s shocking appearance.
“Where is she? Where’s her face?” whispered Tami.
Juliana Wetmore was born missing nearly 40% of the bones in her face. She has a genetic condition called Treacher Collins Syndrome. And this rare disease affects the bone formed in the head and can cause breathing, hearing, and eating problems.
Juliana’s parents quickly decided that their daughter was born differently for a reason. But sadly, not everyone was understanding of her condition.
One internet bully went so far as to say that Juliana “should have been euthanized.” Her doctors and family chalk that comment up to ignorance. They know that Juliana has a special purpose in this world to teach others not to judge a book by its cover.
Since then, so many kind-hearted strangers sent the family emails and cards of support. Parents shared that they used Juliana’s story to teach their own children that it’s what’s on the inside that makes you beautiful.
13 years old, Juliana has already had 45 surgeries and will still need more. She’s a very smart and artistic child who happily signs with her friends at school. While at home, she gets lots of love from big sister Kendra who regularly tells Juliana how much she loves her.
According to godupdates.com. Source of photos: internet
