SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Just weeks after a devastating car accident, 7-year-old Brinley Stevenson is inspiring her family and community with her remarkable recovery.
Brinley and her mother, Tina Stevenson, were involved in a serious T-bone collision just days before Thanksgiving. This accident left doctors unsure if Brinley would ever move or walk again.
Now, at Children’s Scottish Rite Hospital, Brinley’s resilience is turning heartbreak into hope.
“It’s so emotional,” said Tina Stevenson. “There’s so many adjectives I could use, but she’s here, and that’s all that matters.”
The crash, which occurred only minutes from the family’s home in Douglasville, instantly changed their lives. Tina recalls the guilt and pain of that night.
“I would still trade places with her,” Tina said. “I look at her while she’s sleeping, and I just cry. She doesn’t deserve this.”
Tina’s focus has been on her daughter’s recovery despite her injuries.
Doctors were initially uncertain about Brinley’s future mobility. However, her determination has astonished everyone. A video shared by the family shows Brinley walking, a moment Tina described as overwhelming.
“I just stood there and cried,” Tina said. “Then I laughed, and I cheered. My baby is alive, and she’s moving!”
Brinley’s progress continues to defy expectations. Tina called it nothing short of a miracle.
“You hear about Christmas miracles, but this is the best miracle a mom can ask for,” she said.
Doctors are hopeful Brinley will be discharged just days before Christmas, allowing her to celebrate at home with her family. Though the road to recovery is far from over, the Stevensons are focusing on her homecoming and the progress she’s already made.
“She’s a fighter,” Tina said. “She’s blowing everyone away.”
Brinley’s story has become a beacon of hope, proving the power of resilience and a family’s unwavering love.
