When Amy Owensby dropped off her eight-month-old daughter Cheyenne with James Davis Jr. — the girl’s father — she had no idea just how drastically her life would change.
After leaving with the thought that her child was in safe hands, Amy soon discovered that Cheyenne was in the worst situation imaginable. The trauma that her precious daughter suffered was every mother’s worst nightmare.
Sometime during her stay, Davis snapped at the sound of his daughter crying and violently shook her. This caused permanent damage to Cheyenne’s brain.
Shaken baby syndrome is one of the leading causes of death in infants. It can cause lifelong seizures, respiratory problems, and sudden death.
“I love you angel, never ever letting you go!” – Amy
Posted by Prayers for Cheyenne Rae on Friday, August 24, 2012
James is currently in prison for his crimes, and Cheyenne is making a wonderful recovery.
“Snuggling with everything* that matters. ♥” – Amy
Posted by Prayers for Cheyenne Rae on Friday, August 31, 2012
Three years after the horrific incident, Cheyenne is on the road to recovery in the arms of her dedicated mother.
My gorgeous girl. ♡ #nevershakeababy
Posted by Prayers for Cheyenne Rae on Wednesday, August 19, 2015
(via SF Globe)
To hear more about Cheyenne’s journey, and to learn about shaken baby syndrome, be sure to visit the Prayers for Cheyenne Rae Facebook page. She’s such a beautiful girl, and she’s quickly moving past this traumatic event.
