In September, we honor NICU families and the health professionals who care for them. We are thankful for each and every NICU family we have been able to support during their stay in Birmingham.

One of the families we've been blessed to serve is the Deason family. Olivia Grace was born three months premature on July 27, 2021. O.G. weighed just one pound, one ounce at birth.

Her parents, Ashley and Jason, spent months with her in the NICU as O.G. battled issues beyond the typical preemie. She had countless specialists on her case. Her biggest hurdles have been oxygen requirements, chronic lung disease, and digestive issues.

Today, Olivia Grace continues to be a brave and patient fighter. She has spent all of her life on a feeding tube, along with oxygen at night (which she is hoping to kick very soon).

While her days are filled with OT, PT, and speech appointments, she is happy as can be. Olivia Grace now weighs 18 pounds. She loves to smile and stick her tongue out. She babbles and talks all day long.

We are so inspired by the Deason's journey, and we can't wait to hear from the family at Widespread Grace 2022.