Abletts reveal details of little Levi’s disease

OSTN Staff

Ablett and husband Gary, the retired Geelong champion, have shared their son Levi’s journey since being diagnosed last year with a rare degenerative disease.“Before having Levi, I remember how I used to say that I would never put my children on social media,’’ Jordan wrote on Instagram.

“However, despite my fears around social media, G and I thoughtfully made the decision to share Levi’s journey with you all. When we revealed Levi’s diagnosis back in July, we were (and still are) overwhelmingly inundated with an incredible amount of people sharing their own stories and very personal challenges with us.“Even those who don’t have children with special needs reach out and tell us how they await to see a photo of Levi and his big smile as it truly brightens their day.”Jordan and Gary have posted many pictures of their journey through 2020, which included living in Queensland at the AFL hub.Before Geelong played in the grand final, Jordan told the Herald Sun her perspective had changed having a child with health battles, which is why she became an ambassador for the My Room Children’s Cancer Charity.

She added on her post on Monday: “We know Levi is a light in this world which is why we chose to put aside our fears of being active on social media and instead focus on the kind of impact that we know Levi’s life can have on others.“We don’t ever want to hide his light from the world but instead, we want to let him shine brightly in the hope that someone else’s life will (through him) become much brighter. Our little superstar!”In January on Levi’s second birthday, Gary shared a touching tribute that being a dad was a joy and had taught him many life lessons.“How great it is to be your Dad,’’ Gary wrote.“You’ve only been in this world for 2 young years and yet you’ve already taught us many lessons that often take a lifetime to learn. From showing us how joy can be found in the little things to how when challenges arise we can overcome them with bravery and a big smile.”

Ablett posted a series of adorable pictures of Levi and added more beautiful insights: “I love the quality time that we share together … whether it’s 2am in the morning while I’m trying to settle you but you just want to play with my face. “Whether it’s holding your hand at the hospital for another test or when you have to have your daily injection.“I love it when we fly up and down the hallway together in your chair and how I know your (sic) smiling even though I’m behind you because I can see your cheeks getting bigger and bigger. “I love giving you your bottle each day while we look into each other’s eyes for a good 10 minutes. “I love seeing you stand in your standing frame and watching you look to Mum and I for encouragement and then seeing that smile when you get it.“I love everything about you Levi, you bring me great joy and I’m so proud of you.”

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