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A Message From Kelsey Easterwood

Meet Kelsey! She was born on June 1, 2015, weighing only 2lb 8oz, and spent 3 months in the NICU. During that time, we discovered that Kelsey was born with a condition called Mosaic Trisomy 9. This extremely rare chromosomal abnormality affects less than 200 people in the world. Given the rarity of Kelsey’s condition, we do not know how it will affect her life. To date she has endured 3 surgeries, several hospital stays, and many health concerns. Her current challenges include feeding, walking, scoliosis and overall muscle development. She is truly a miracle to even be here – she brings so much light to our life and she blesses our family every day! After her diagnosis, we applied for her to attend the Little Light House, a Christian preschool for children with special needs. Kelsey is now in her 2nd year at The Little Light House. It is an amazing facility made up of incredible teachers, therapists and administrators that are passionate about providing quality care to special needs children. They love and value her, and Kelsey adores them. Kelsey gets so excited when we walk into her class. And as her parents, this gives us joy and peace knowing our little girl is learning every day and is receiving this kind of care and love. Kelsey will be participating in Mini-Laps on October 12, 2019. During this event, she will get to complete a lap around the school track. Last year, she completed her lap in a stander. During her lap, an announcer tells everyone all about Kelsey. It’s an incredibly sweet and touching moment for the children, their families and the staff. We would be humbled and honored if you would sponsor Kelsey for her lap. Donations can be made directly from this page. Because the school is a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations are tax deductible. The school relies completely upon these donations and allows children like Kelsey to attend tuition free. We are grateful for your role in our journey and for your support of The Little Light House. Thank you to everyone that has interceded in prayer for our family over the last 4 years, as we strive to help Kelsey flourish and develop. In Christ, The Easterwoods Brian, Connie, Katelyn, Kinley, and Kelsey

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Little Light House is a Christian Developmental Center for Children with Special Needs from birth to 6 years old. Tulsa’s Little Light House is internationally recognized as providing some of the most individualized special education and therapeutic early intervention services in the world. A trans-disciplinary team approach maximizes a comprehensive knowledge from professionals who work collaboratively to design prescriptive programs for each child and assist every child in reaching their maximum potential. Through a variety of programs and schedules, these services are carried out by highly credentialed teachers, therapists, and specialists who represent decades of pediatric experience. Early Intervention classes are provided as a part-time program where caregivers attend and learn along with their child for two-hour classes once a week. 

Little Light House is tuition-free for families and does not receive government or United Way funding. Support comes from individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations. In addition, LLH hosts four annual fundraisers each year bringing in about 40% of the $4.2 million dollar operating cost that allows our staff of over 90 members to provide services to over 300 children and families, support nearly a thousand volunteers, and train over 1,000 college and career students each year.

Little Light House believes that all children are a gift from God with the potential to achieve specific milestones to advance their quality of life. We strive for excellence by utilizing a Bible-based curriculum in a fun and loving atmosphere. We believe in an individualized, trans-disciplinary and God-centered approach to education-an approach that joins parents, professionals, and the Holy Spirit as partners in order to nurture the spirit, mind, and body of the children and their families. Our commitment incorporates being called to work/volunteer with children with special needs. Little Light House encourages a positive outlook on the future, based on trust in a loving heavenly Father.

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