Mia Robertson, the youngest daughter of Duck Dynasty’s Jase & Missy Robertson, has been born with a condition known as cleft lip and palate, a gap in the upper lip that can involve the gum as well.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shares that about one in every 1,600 babies is born with a cleft lip with a cleft palate in the U.S.
Because of her condition, sweet Mia, who is now 18 years old, has been forced to undergo 13 surgeries, with the 14th taking place just recently. The family truly hopes this would be Mia’s last procedure before her problem is finally solved.
Throughout every surgery, the young girl remains positive. What’s most, she hopes she serves as inspiration for other young children who are born with the same condition. On her own initiative and with the help of her family, Mia established the Mia Moo Fund in order to assist in making certain that each and every child wears a smile on their face.
“One of the functions of the Mia Moo Fund is to spread awareness of the cleft lip and palate journey,” Missy Robertson told Christian Post. “The other one is to help with medical funds for the parents and the families living right here in America.”
On his podcast Unashamed, Jase Robertson shared an update on Mia’s condition and said that his daughter is recovering well.
“She’s doing great. She’s turned a corner,” he said, and then added, “Everything seems great, seems to be fine.”
“Surgery went a little longer than expected, but she is home and recovering,” the loving father told his podcast listeners. “Thank you for praying for her and for our family. She is a champion!”
Before the surgery took place, Missy spoke of her daughter’s condition and explained that she had been constantly asked about the number of procedures Mia would need to undergo in the future. “There is never any other response than ‘We just don’t know,’” Missy said. She then added that they rely on God for assistance. “Since she is 18 now, she is taking the lead in all the discussions and medical forms. It’s been a little strange,” Missy wrote. “But it’s just another reminder to lean on the Lord and that I’m not in control.”
Mia also hopes that she’s at “the finish line.”
“Hopefully the last time I’ll see my doctors in this setting! It’s been a long road but we are at the finish line,” brave Mia said.
The Robertson’s have also been preparing for a new addition to the family as they open the doors to their hearts and home for a child whose mother was unfit to take care of.
We wish Mia speedy recovery.
I Found My Husband with His Lover at the Airport and Decided to Follow Them to Paris — Here’s How It All Unfolded
My reality came crashing down at the airport when I discovered my husband with another woman. This heartbreaking moment led to an unexpected encounter with a charming and kind airline pilot, setting me off on a romantic escapade to Paris. Despite the excitement, I wondered if such a romantic journey could truly last.
Brian and I were facing challenges in our marriage, though I hadn’t fully grasped their weight. Clinging to hope, I held onto my Paris ticket and navigated through the crowded airport, trying to calm my racing nerves.
I planned to surprise Brian on his work trip to France, thinking a romantic getaway in the city of love might rekindle our relationship. But instead, I saw him at the airport with a young woman, their intimate connection undeniable.
My heart broke as the truth dawned on me. “Brian!” I exclaimed, stunned.
His surprise quickly turned to indifference. He released the woman and approached me. “Ava, what are you doing here?” he asked, frowning.
“I wanted to surprise you, to spend time together in Paris,” I stammered, feeling my dream crumble.
Brian pulled me aside, visibly annoyed. “This isn’t a good time, Ava. This is business,” he said dismissively, tearing my ticket apart. “And she’s just a colleague. Go home.”
Tears welled up. “I thought we were trying to fix us,” I said, devastated.
“This was a mistake. Leave,” he said coldly, walking away with the woman, leaving me shattered. I collapsed beside my suitcase, crying, when Jack found me.
“Are you alright?” he asked, his voice full of concern. I looked up into kind eyes and saw his pilot uniform, finding him handsome.
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