Miracle of Love: Woman Born Without a Brain Celebrates 20 Years
Nearly two decades ago, doctors told Lorena and Shawn Simpson that their newborn daughter, Alex, would not live past the age of four. She was diagnosed with one of the rarest and most devastating conditions known as hydranencephaly — meaning she was born with almost no brain. In fact, doctors said she only had about half the size of a pinky finger of brain tissue at the back of her head, in the cerebellum. For most families, that kind of news would have felt like a final sentence. But for the Simpsons, it became the start of an extraordinary journey of love, faith, and resilience.
When Alex was born in 2005, everything seemed normal at first. But during a doctor’s visit on New Year’s Day, her parents were told the unthinkable — their baby girl had no brain. The diagnosis came as a shock, and they were advised to prepare for the worst. Yet, instead of giving up, Lorena and Shawn poured all their love and faith into caring for their daughter. They were told she might not make it past infancy, and certainly not beyond a few years. But then came her 10th birthday, a milestone no one thought possible. And now, Alex has just turned 20 years old — a living testament to what love and perseverance can do.
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Over the years, her parents say Alex has become calmer and healthier. Even though the parts of her brain responsible for seeing or hearing aren’t there, her family insists that she still connects with the world in her own special way. Shawn shared that when he speaks to her, she looks for him, as if recognizing his presence. Her younger brother, SJ, now 14, says his sister inspires him every single day.
SJ often researches his sister’s condition to understand her better. He says Alex has a sensitivity that’s hard to explain — she can sense when people around her are stressed or in pain. “It could be completely silent,” he says, “but Alex will know. If my grandma’s back hurts, Alex feels it. It’s crazy.”
For the Simpsons, Alex is more than just a medical miracle — she’s a reminder of what faith and love can achieve when everything else says it’s impossible. “Twenty years ago, we were scared,” her parents admit. “But faith is what really kept us alive.”
Today, Alex’s 20th birthday isn’t just a celebration of life — it’s a celebration of hope. Against every prediction, she continues to defy science and inspire everyone who hears her story. In her quiet way, Alex has taught her family — and the world — that sometimes, love is the strongest force there is.
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