Shoutout to @CFOXvan and the @jeffoneilshow for providing the tickets 🎟️ to the @foofighters in Vancouver for myself, @DavidGebala Maya and Dahlia gebala. Maya was also celebrating her 13th birthday 🎂 that evening which made it even more special. I would also like to give a huge thank you to @bcplace Your staff provided a masterclass in exceptional service and made Maya and Dahlia’s night one they’ll never forget. True professionals.

It’s always such a pleasure when Maya’s friends come to visit. The moment they walk in, something lights up in her, there’s a spark in her eyes and the biggest, largest smile on her face. You can see how happy she is just by watching her. Look at Maya move! She’s dancing up a storm! #mayastrong

Off for another adventure, have to have the tunes cranked

Goodmorning! ❤️

It warms my heart to watch these two interact whenever they see each other. ❤️ #mayastrong

My beautiful Maya bear, how I love that little smile of yours. #mayastrong

My precious Maya, You’re doing so incredible. Your giant smile lights up my heart. You are the bravest kid I know, and each and every day you amaze me a little more. I’m so incredibly proud of you, my sweet little Maya Bear. I love you forever and always. ❤️

We brought Maya’s Snoopy home from Tumbler Ridge, and it felt like magic all over again. She was over the moon when she first got him at Canada’s Wonderland, and watching her face light up the second time was every bit as special. It’s the little things and the memories we make together that mean the most! there’s nothing quite like seeing her eyes sparkle and seeing all the joy.

There's my girl ❤️ \m/(>.<)\m/

Spending a peaceful afternoon at VanDusen Botanical Garden, soaking in the sights, the vibrant flowers everywhere along with the beautiful trees ❤️

Mornings are my favorite with Maya. She’s wide awake, bright-eyed, and so wonderfully responsive. I’m still in awe of how much she’s improved over the past few months especially just this week alone. I love you so much, my sweet baby girl. ❤️

Look who gets to leave the hospital grounds! ❤️ many more walks to come with this amazing weather

Maya was a little excited to head out for a walk in the sun ❤️ #mayastrong

I think we just saw one of our first intentional smiles! 😍 My beautiful baby girl, there you are ❤️ It fills my heart with so much joy watching all your amazing progress. We’re slowly working on a thumbs up and thumbs down, and you’ve already mastered the high five like a pro! Another day, another beautiful milestone. I love you, Maya ❤️ forever and always

Many of you have been asking about the condition of Maya’s left eye. I wanted to wait until we had her ophthalmology appointment and some real answers before sharing an update. This morning Maya had her appointment, and I received the results this afternoon. As many of you know, her right eye has remained open and shows no damage. She tracks well with it, which confirms she can see out of that eye. Her left eye has been mostly closed for a long time but has been gradually improving it now opens about halfway, and both eyelids blink together. The doctors diagnosed a left cranial nerve palsy, specifically involving the third cranial nerve. This nerve helps control the eye’s ability to move inward (toward the nose) and upward. Because all the nerves work together, they don’t believe this will be completely debilitating it may just make the eye a little “lazier” than the other. The third cranial nerve also has to do with her eyelid opening which is why it may not be fully open but time will tell. While shining their light in her left eye, her right eye would dilate as expected so there is communications between both eyes (her left eye currently does not react to light) They also noticed something on her optic nerve that they’ll monitor with a follow-up in six months, but overall they are optimistic that she can see out of her left eye as well. Every single day we get another little piece of our girl back. I'm so proud of her strength and progress. I love you forever, my Maya Bear ❤️

It’s been 109 days since our world came to a sudden stop. Since then, there have been countless surgeries, endless sleepless nights, and a long road of small steps forward mixed with a few steps back. No one was prepared for that tragic day. The panic, the confusion, and the terrifying uncertainty about our little girl’s future. Today, I want to say how incredibly proud I am of you, my Maya Bear. Your fire and strength are what keep me going every single day. You are an inspiration to so many, but you’re my hero most of all. People often tell Cia and I how strong we seem and how well we’re holding it together. The truth is, I’m still broken, depressed, and exhausted. There are days when a simple memory of you pops up on my phone and the tears stream down my face. But when I see how strong and resilient you are, I know I have to be strong for you too. We’re making slow but steady progress. Some days are better than others, but we’re moving forward together. We’ve been enjoying walks outside, taking in the fresh air and watching the animals scurrying around. In therapy, you’ve been working hard! standing with support, engaging your core more, holding your head up a little longer, and even sitting on the edge of the bed with minimal help. You’ve also started showing signs of swallowing liquids again (orange Gatorade is still your favorite, of course). Your hockey tournament drink of choice! We’re seeing more engagement when we ask you to do things too. It’s a long road ahead, but we’re ready for the journey however long it takes. I love you so much, my Maya Bear ❤️. Daddy’s right here with you.

My beautiful baby girl, look how far you’ve come. So many milestones in such a short time. They warned us it would be two steps forward and one step back, but look at you now shining brighter than ever. Your sweet face is full of color again, and that sparkle in your eyes says it all. It’s been 24 hours since your EVD was removed and 72 hours since they clamped it. We’re trending in the right direction after your cranioplasty. The incisions are healing beautifully. Even the neurosurgeons commented this morning on how wonderful you look and how impressed they are with your progress. At this rate, we should be heading back to the rehab facility this afternoon. And starting tomorrow, my Maya Bear can finally have her showers again ❤️ I believe in you with all my heart. Your strength is unmatched, and you continue to amaze me every single day. You’re already doing incredible things, and I know even greater ones are ahead. I love you so much, my beautiful girl. Forever proud of you, ❤️

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Maya’s cranioplasty was a success! ❤️ The surgery took a little longer than expected, but the team took their time to ensure everything was done carefully, and we were completely okay with that. There were no visible signs of the infection she battled six weeks ago, though we know we’re not entirely out of the woods yet there are always risks with a synthetic implant. She has developed hydrocephalus again, which explains the head swelling she experienced while in rehab. However, there are many documented cases where cranioplasty helps restore normal brain pressures, allowing the hydrocephalus to resolve on its own. To support this, Maya has an EVD (external ventricular drain) in place to manage any pressure changes and protect the incision site while it heals. We’re looking at about 5 days for initial healing, followed by another 5 days of gradually challenging the EVD. Our hope is that over the next 10 days and beyond, her hydrocephalus will subside naturally so she can avoid another surgery for a shunt. Right after surgery, we were amazed to see Maya open her eye and lift her head to look around showing incredible strength so soon after such a major procedure. Throughout the day, she continued to regain her pre-surgery spark moving her hand and leg, squeezing our fingers, and looking around with curiosity. Our sweet, innocent little girl has been through so much. It breaks my heart to watch her endure all of this, but at the same time, I’ve never been more proud of what a fighter she is. Daddy loves you so much, Maya Bear. Keep fighting, baby girl. ❤️

Here we are again, taking another peaceful walk around the hospital grounds beneath this beautiful warm sunshine. It feels so good to finally get you outside these walls and share these moments with you, just the two of us. With every day that passes, I see a little more progress, a little more of you coming back. You take in the world with fresh eyes, the cherry blossoms in full bloom, the sweet scent of freshly cut grass, the cheerful songs of the birds, and the low rumble of cars passing by on the road. I look at you and my heart swells with admiration. You are so beautiful, so incredibly strong, and I am endlessly proud of every stride you’ve made to reach this very moment. I can’t wait to see all the strides still ahead of you. I love you, Maya. Forever and always. ❤️