Brady Meyer age 10
CEREBRAL PALSY/EPILEPSY/CHRONIC LUNG
DISEASE/CLEFT PALATE
Becky Meyer knew the moment her son Brady was
born that her life would never be the same. May 2014
marks Brady’s 10th birthday and the Meyer family’s
10-year anniversary navigating through the world
of special needs. What began with learning how to feed Brady with a special bottle
has evolved into a decade of countless doctors’ appointments, tests, surgeries, and
diagnoses that would impact their lives in ways that they could have never imagined.
Brady has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, chronic lung disease, a kidney disorder, cleft palate,
is nonverbal, is fed through a G-tube, is wheelchair bound, and takes more than 20
medications every day. He also plays Miracle League baseball, enjoys horseback riding
and aquatic therapy, rides his bike, and can even sit up in his own way. He is the
happiest child you could ever meet and makes a special impression on everyone who
gets to know him.
The Meyer’s journey with Brady has been difficult and has affected every member of
their family. It has impacted them financially, emotionally, and physically. Brady’s care
is around-the-clock and, as he gets older, becomes more physically demanding. Thanks
to the Complex Care Center at Cincinnati Children’s, Brady has been able to receive a
level of care that compares to no other. They were able to coordinate a care plan for
Brady with a one point-of-contact to communicate all of his needs. The Complex Care
Center became the Meyer family’s voice and taught them how to use their own voices
and, most importantly, how to be Brady’s advocate.