Alex Simpson of Omaha, Nebraska, was born with a severe, rare brain disorder which causes most of the brain to not develop. Doctors told her parents, Shawn and Lorena Simpson, that she likely wouldn’t live past age four, but despite the odds, Alex recently celebrated her 20th birthday!
Alex’s parents say she can’t see or hear, but that she can sense their presence. SJ, Alex’s 14-year-old brother, believes she can sense emotions around her, including when someone is stressed. He’s proud to have her as his sister and often mentions her when talking about his family.
Shawn believes their deep faith helped support the family after their daughter’s diagnosis, and Lorena says Alex is a fighter. When asked why Alex has lived so much longer than anyone expected, they say it’s because of “love.”
Source: PEOPLE
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